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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.90, 733.56 and 283.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.90, 733.56 and 283.42 is: 424.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.90 : 733.56 = 283.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.90/733.56 = 283.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.90x = 733.56 × 283.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.90x = 207,905.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,905.58/489.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.38

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