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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.46, 730.89 and 162.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.46, 730.89 and 162.86 is: 244.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.46 : 730.89 = 162.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.46/730.89 = 162.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.46x = 730.89 × 162.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.46x = 119,029.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,029.09/487.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.18

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