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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.86, 734.56 and 284.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.86, 734.56 and 284.49 is: 426.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.86 : 734.56 = 284.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.86/734.56 = 284.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.86x = 734.56 × 284.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.86x = 208,974.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,974.97/489.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.60

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