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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.22, 731.03 and 281.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.22, 731.03 and 281.48 is: 422.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.22 : 731.03 = 281.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.22/731.03 = 281.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.22x = 731.03 × 281.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.22x = 205,765.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,765.26/487.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.33

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