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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.85, 731.95 and 282.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.85, 731.95 and 282.60 is: 424.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.85 : 731.95 = 282.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.85/731.95 = 282.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.85x = 731.95 × 282.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.85x = 206,848.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,848.36/487.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.00

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