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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.86, 735.15 and 394.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.86, 735.15 and 394.82 is: 592.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.86 : 735.15 = 394.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.86/735.15 = 394.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.86x = 735.15 × 394.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.86x = 290,251.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,251.92/489.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.52

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