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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.68, 733.82 and 431.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.68, 733.82 and 431.78 is: 647.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.68 : 733.82 = 431.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.68/733.82 = 431.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.68x = 733.82 × 431.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.68x = 316,848.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,848.80/489.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.05

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