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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.19, 730.79 and 198.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.19, 730.79 and 198.63 is: 297.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.19 : 730.79 = 198.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.19/730.79 = 198.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.19x = 730.79 × 198.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.19x = 145,153.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,153.66/487.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.94

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