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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.71, 734.92 and 374.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.71, 734.92 and 374.48 is: 562.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.71 : 734.92 = 374.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.71/734.92 = 374.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.71x = 734.92 × 374.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.71x = 275,215.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,215.12/489.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.00

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