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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.66, 733.44 and 386.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.66, 733.44 and 386.63 is: 579.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.66 : 733.44 = 386.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.66/733.44 = 386.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.66x = 733.44 × 386.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.66x = 283,566.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,566.24/489.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.11

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