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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.87, 733.35 and 381.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.87, 733.35 and 381.33 is: 570.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.87 : 733.35 = 381.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.87/733.35 = 381.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.87x = 733.35 × 381.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.87x = 279,648.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,648.36/489.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.86

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