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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.95, 735.28 and 246.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.95, 735.28 and 246.54 is: 369.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.95 : 735.28 = 246.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.95/735.28 = 246.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.95x = 735.28 × 246.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.95x = 181,278.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,278.07/489.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.99

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