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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.08, 730.62 and 198.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.08, 730.62 and 198.51 is: 297.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.08 : 730.62 = 198.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.08/730.62 = 198.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.08x = 730.62 × 198.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.08x = 145,035.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,035.38/487.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.77

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