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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.76, 734.74 and 398.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.76, 734.74 and 398.23 is: 597.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.76 : 734.74 = 398.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.76/734.74 = 398.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.76x = 734.74 × 398.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.76x = 292,592.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,592.68/489.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.42

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