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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.12, 730.59 and 162.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.12, 730.59 and 162.44 is: 243.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.12 : 730.59 = 162.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.12/730.59 = 162.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.12x = 730.59 × 162.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.12x = 118,677.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,677.04/487.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.63

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