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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.66, 735.06 and 387.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.66, 735.06 and 387.02 is: 580.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.66 : 735.06 = 387.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.66/735.06 = 387.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.66x = 735.06 × 387.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.66x = 284,482.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,482.92/489.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.98

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