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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.63, 735.26 and 437.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.63, 735.26 and 437.66 is: 657.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.63 : 735.26 = 437.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.63/735.26 = 437.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.63x = 735.26 × 437.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.63x = 321,788.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,788.03/489.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.21

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