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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.44, 730.71 and 314.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.44, 730.71 and 314.15 is: 470.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.44 : 730.71 = 314.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.44/730.71 = 314.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.44x = 730.71 × 314.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.44x = 229,548.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,548.89/487.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.93

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