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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.23, 730.71 and 282.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.23, 730.71 and 282.03 is: 422.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.23 : 730.71 = 282.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.23/730.71 = 282.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.23x = 730.71 × 282.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.23x = 206,082.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,082.14/487.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.97

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