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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.41, 730.89 and 162.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.41, 730.89 and 162.72 is: 244.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.41 : 730.89 = 162.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.41/730.89 = 162.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.41x = 730.89 × 162.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.41x = 118,930.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,930.42/487.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.00

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