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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.65, 734.47 and 124.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.65, 734.47 and 124.43 is: 186.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.65 : 734.47 = 124.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.65/734.47 = 124.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.65x = 734.47 × 124.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.65x = 91,386.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,386.12/489.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.64

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