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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.67, 733.59 and 294.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.67, 733.59 and 294.46 is: 441.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.67 : 733.59 = 294.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.67/733.59 = 294.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.67x = 733.59 × 294.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.67x = 216,012.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,012.91/489.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.14

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