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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.63, 734.05 and 229.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.63, 734.05 and 229.51 is: 344.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.63 : 734.05 = 229.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.63/734.05 = 229.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.63x = 734.05 × 229.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.63x = 168,467.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,467.60/489.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.07

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