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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.87, 734.21 and 304.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.87, 734.21 and 304.49 is: 456.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.87 : 734.21 = 304.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.87/734.21 = 304.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.87x = 734.21 × 304.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.87x = 223,554.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,554.41/489.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.35

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