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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.88, 733.90 and 381.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.88, 733.90 and 381.14 is: 570.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.88 : 733.90 = 381.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.88/733.90 = 381.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.88x = 733.90 × 381.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.88x = 279,718.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,718.65/489.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.99

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