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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.28, 731.28 and 294.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.28, 731.28 and 294.32 is: 441.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.28 : 731.28 = 294.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.28/731.28 = 294.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.28x = 731.28 × 294.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.28x = 215,230.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,230.33/487.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.70

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