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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.68, 730.22 and 281.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.68, 730.22 and 281.34 is: 422.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.68 : 730.22 = 281.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.68/730.22 = 281.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.68x = 730.22 × 281.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.68x = 205,438.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,438.69/486.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.13

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