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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.91, 735.08 and 246.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.91, 735.08 and 246.31 is: 369.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.91 : 735.08 = 246.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.91/735.08 = 246.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.91x = 735.08 × 246.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.91x = 181,057.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,057.55/489.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.57

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