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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.20, 730.91 and 281.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.20, 730.91 and 281.82 is: 422.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.20 : 730.91 = 281.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.20/730.91 = 281.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.20x = 730.91 × 281.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.20x = 205,988.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,988.50/487.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.80

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