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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.83, 734.72 and 246.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.83, 734.72 and 246.17 is: 369.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.83 : 734.72 = 246.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.83/734.72 = 246.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.83x = 734.72 × 246.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.83x = 180,861.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,861.12/489.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.24

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