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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.33, 730.92 and 179.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.33, 730.92 and 179.11 is: 268.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.33 : 730.92 = 179.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.33/730.92 = 179.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.33x = 730.92 × 179.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.33x = 130,911.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,911.67/487.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.63

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