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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.69, 734.22 and 258.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.69, 734.22 and 258.63 is: 387.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.69 : 734.22 = 258.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.69/734.22 = 258.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.69x = 734.22 × 258.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.69x = 189,891.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,891.32/489.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.78

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