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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.26, 730.95 and 179.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.26, 730.95 and 179.05 is: 268.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.26 : 730.95 = 179.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.26/730.95 = 179.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.26x = 730.95 × 179.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.26x = 130,876.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,876.60/487.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.60

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