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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.63, 734.63 and 302.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.63, 734.63 and 302.22 is: 453.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.63 : 734.63 = 302.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.63/734.63 = 302.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.63x = 734.63 × 302.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.63x = 222,018.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,018.37/489.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.44

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