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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.27, 730.19 and 281.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.27, 730.19 and 281.89 is: 422.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.27 : 730.19 = 281.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.27/730.19 = 281.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.27x = 730.19 × 281.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.27x = 205,833.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,833.26/487.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.42

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