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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.75, 733.66 and 283.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.75, 733.66 and 283.88 is: 425.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.75 : 733.66 = 283.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.75/733.66 = 283.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.75x = 733.66 × 283.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.75x = 208,271.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,271.43/489.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.26

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