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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.70, 730.78 and 314.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.70, 730.78 and 314.26 is: 470.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.70 : 730.78 = 314.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.70/730.78 = 314.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.70x = 730.78 × 314.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.70x = 229,654.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,654.92/487.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.89

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