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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.88, 733.74 and 386.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.88, 733.74 and 386.62 is: 579.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.88 : 733.74 = 386.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.88/733.74 = 386.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.88x = 733.74 × 386.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.88x = 283,678.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,678.56/489.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.08

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