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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.92, 734.45 and 316.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.92, 734.45 and 316.72 is: 474.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.92 : 734.45 = 316.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.92/734.45 = 316.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.92x = 734.45 × 316.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.92x = 232,615.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,615.00/489.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.80

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