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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.79, 734.55 and 246.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.79, 734.55 and 246.21 is: 369.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.79 : 734.55 = 246.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.79/734.55 = 246.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.79x = 734.55 × 246.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.79x = 180,853.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,853.56/489.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.25

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