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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.09, 730.57 and 198.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.09, 730.57 and 198.53 is: 297.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.09 : 730.57 = 198.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.09/730.57 = 198.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.09x = 730.57 × 198.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.09x = 145,040.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,040.06/487.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.77

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