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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.76, 734.38 and 302.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.76, 734.38 and 302.14 is: 453.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.76 : 734.38 = 302.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.76/734.38 = 302.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.76x = 734.38 × 302.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.76x = 221,885.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,885.74/489.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.05

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