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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.79, 734.76 and 181.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.79, 734.76 and 181.69 is: 272.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.79 : 734.76 = 181.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.79/734.76 = 181.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.79x = 734.76 × 181.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.79x = 133,498.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,498.54/489.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.56

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