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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.05, 730.44 and 198.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.05, 730.44 and 198.42 is: 297.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.05 : 730.44 = 198.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.05/730.44 = 198.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.05x = 730.44 × 198.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.05x = 144,933.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,933.90/487.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.58

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