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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.63, 734.68 and 306.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.63, 734.68 and 306.93 is: 460.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.63 : 734.68 = 306.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.63/734.68 = 306.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.63x = 734.68 × 306.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.63x = 225,495.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,495.33/489.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.54

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