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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.22, 731.33 and 270.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.22, 731.33 and 270.95 is: 406.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.22 : 731.33 = 270.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.22/731.33 = 270.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.22x = 731.33 × 270.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.22x = 198,149.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,149.87/487.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.70

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