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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.78, 734.58 and 215.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.78, 734.58 and 215.82 is: 323.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.78 : 734.58 = 215.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.78/734.58 = 215.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.78x = 734.58 × 215.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.78x = 158,537.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,537.06/489.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.69

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