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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.01, 731.66 and 295.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.01, 731.66 and 295.59 is: 443.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.01 : 731.66 = 295.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.01/731.66 = 295.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.01x = 731.66 × 295.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.01x = 216,269.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,269.90/488.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.17

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