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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.85, 734.64 and 215.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.85, 734.64 and 215.88 is: 323.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.85 : 734.64 = 215.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.85/734.64 = 215.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.85x = 734.64 × 215.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.85x = 158,594.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,594.08/489.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.76

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