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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.97, 733.10 and 301.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.97, 733.10 and 301.68 is: 451.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.97 : 733.10 = 301.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.97/733.10 = 301.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.97x = 733.10 × 301.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.97x = 221,157.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,157.94/489.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.37

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