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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.92, 730.48 and 281.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.92, 730.48 and 281.52 is: 422.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.92 : 730.48 = 281.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.92/730.48 = 281.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.92x = 730.48 × 281.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.92x = 205,644.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,644.73/486.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.34

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