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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488, 731.14 and 314.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488, 731.14 and 314.26 is: 470.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488 : 731.14 = 314.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488/731.14 = 314.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488x = 731.14 × 314.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488x = 229,768.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,768.06/488
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.84

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