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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.72, 733.60 and 283.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.72, 733.60 and 283.68 is: 424.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.72 : 733.60 = 283.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.72/733.60 = 283.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.72x = 733.60 × 283.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.72x = 208,107.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,107.65/489.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.95

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