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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.80, 731.73 and 294.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.80, 731.73 and 294.12 is: 441.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.80 : 731.73 = 294.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.80/731.73 = 294.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.80x = 731.73 × 294.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.80x = 215,216.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,216.43/487.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.20

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