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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.92, 733.93 and 392.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.92, 733.93 and 392.63 is: 588.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.92 : 733.93 = 392.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.92/733.93 = 392.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.92x = 733.93 × 392.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.92x = 288,158.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,158.28/489.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.18

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