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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.78, 734.81 and 216.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.78, 734.81 and 216.09 is: 324.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.78 : 734.81 = 216.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.78/734.81 = 216.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.78x = 734.81 × 216.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.78x = 158,784.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,784.01/489.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.19

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