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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.75, 733.17 and 283.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.75, 733.17 and 283.68 is: 424.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.75 : 733.17 = 283.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.75/733.17 = 283.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.75x = 733.17 × 283.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.75x = 207,985.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,985.67/489.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.68

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