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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.05, 730.59 and 198.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.05, 730.59 and 198.48 is: 297.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.05 : 730.59 = 198.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.05/730.59 = 198.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.05x = 730.59 × 198.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.05x = 145,007.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,007.50/487.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.73

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