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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.74, 730.18 and 281.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.74, 730.18 and 281.68 is: 421.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.74 : 730.18 = 281.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.74/730.18 = 281.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.74x = 730.18 × 281.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.74x = 205,677.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,677.10/487.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.69

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