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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.04, 730.64 and 162.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.04, 730.64 and 162.33 is: 243.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.04 : 730.64 = 162.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.04/730.64 = 162.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.04x = 730.64 × 162.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.04x = 118,603.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,603.98/487.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.52

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