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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.44, 731.34 and 295.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.44, 731.34 and 295.20 is: 442.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.44 : 731.34 = 295.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.44/731.34 = 295.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.44x = 731.34 × 295.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.44x = 215,891.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,891.57/487.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.91

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