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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.02, 730.47 and 271.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.02, 730.47 and 271.06 is: 405.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.02 : 730.47 = 271.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.02/730.47 = 271.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.02x = 730.47 × 271.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.02x = 198,001.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,001.20/488.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.72

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