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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.77, 734.02 and 284.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.77, 734.02 and 284.23 is: 425.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.77 : 734.02 = 284.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.77/734.02 = 284.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.77x = 734.02 × 284.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.77x = 208,630.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,630.50/489.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.98

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