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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.73, 734.79 and 273.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.73, 734.79 and 273.46 is: 410.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.73 : 734.79 = 273.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.73/734.79 = 273.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.73x = 734.79 × 273.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.73x = 200,935.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,935.67/489.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.30

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