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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488, 732.36 and 317.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488, 732.36 and 317.36 is: 476.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488 : 732.36 = 317.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488/732.36 = 317.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488x = 732.36 × 317.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488x = 232,421.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,421.77/488
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.27

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