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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487, 730.84 and 198.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487, 730.84 and 198.44 is: 297.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487 : 730.84 = 198.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487/730.84 = 198.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487x = 730.84 × 198.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487x = 145,027.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,027.89/487
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.80

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