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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.81, 733.27 and 429.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.81, 733.27 and 429.06 is: 642.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.81 : 733.27 = 429.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.81/733.27 = 429.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.81x = 733.27 × 429.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.81x = 314,617.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,617.90/489.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.33

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