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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487, 730.66 and 198.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487, 730.66 and 198.28 is: 297.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487 : 730.66 = 198.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487/730.66 = 198.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487x = 730.66 × 198.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487x = 144,875.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,875.26/487
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.49

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