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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.84, 730.32 and 294.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.84, 730.32 and 294.88 is: 441.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.84 : 730.32 = 294.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.84/730.32 = 294.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.84x = 730.32 × 294.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.84x = 215,356.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,356.76/487.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.45

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