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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.34, 730.78 and 179.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.34, 730.78 and 179.11 is: 268.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.34 : 730.78 = 179.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.34/730.78 = 179.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.34x = 730.78 × 179.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.34x = 130,890.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,890.01/487.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.58

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