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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.70, 734.59 and 246.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.70, 734.59 and 246.06 is: 369.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.70 : 734.59 = 246.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.70/734.59 = 246.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.70x = 734.59 × 246.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.70x = 180,753.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,753.22/489.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.11

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