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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.79, 731.31 and 244.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.79, 731.31 and 244.48 is: 366.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.79 : 731.31 = 244.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.79/731.31 = 244.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.79x = 731.31 × 244.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.79x = 178,790.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,790.67/487.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.53

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