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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.87, 734.76 and 246.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.87, 734.76 and 246.56 is: 369.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.87 : 734.76 = 246.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.87/734.76 = 246.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.87x = 734.76 × 246.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.87x = 181,158.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,158.75/489.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.81

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