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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.78, 730.08 and 313.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.78, 730.08 and 313.44 is: 470.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.78 : 730.08 = 313.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.78/730.08 = 313.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.78x = 730.08 × 313.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.78x = 228,836.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,836.28/486.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.10

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