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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.81, 730.94 and 282.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.81, 730.94 and 282.47 is: 423.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.81 : 730.94 = 282.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.81/730.94 = 282.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.81x = 730.94 × 282.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.81x = 206,468.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,468.62/487.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.26

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