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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.59, 731.39 and 145.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.59, 731.39 and 145.59 is: 218.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.59 : 731.39 = 145.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.59/731.39 = 145.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.59x = 731.39 × 145.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.59x = 106,482.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,482.34/487.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.39

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