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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.77, 734.62 and 294.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.77, 734.62 and 294.83 is: 442.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.77 : 734.62 = 294.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.77/734.62 = 294.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.77x = 734.62 × 294.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.77x = 216,588.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,588.01/489.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.22

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