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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.98, 761.16 and 489

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.98, 761.16 and 489 is: 732.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.98 : 761.16 = 489 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.98/761.16 = 489/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.98x = 761.16 × 489
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.98x = 372,207.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,207.24/507.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.72

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