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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.03, 730.19 and 271.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.03, 730.19 and 271.76 is: 406.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.03 : 730.19 = 271.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.03/730.19 = 271.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.03x = 730.19 × 271.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.03x = 198,433.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,433.46/488.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.61

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