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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.90, 735.45 and 270.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.90, 735.45 and 270.70 is: 406.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.90 : 735.45 = 270.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.90/735.45 = 270.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.90x = 735.45 × 270.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.90x = 199,086.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,086.32/489.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.38

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