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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.95, 733.86 and 306.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.95, 733.86 and 306.99 is: 459.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.95 : 733.86 = 306.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.95/733.86 = 306.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.95x = 733.86 × 306.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.95x = 225,287.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,287.68/489.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.82

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