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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.72, 733.31 and 307.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.72, 733.31 and 307.25 is: 460.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.72 : 733.31 = 307.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.72/733.31 = 307.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.72x = 733.31 × 307.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.72x = 225,309.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,309.50/489.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.08

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