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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.64, 734.46 and 463.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.64, 734.46 and 463.72 is: 695.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.64 : 734.46 = 463.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.64/734.46 = 463.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.64x = 734.46 × 463.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.64x = 340,583.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,583.79/489.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.58

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