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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.03, 731.61 and 282.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.03, 731.61 and 282.77 is: 423.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.03 : 731.61 = 282.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.03/731.61 = 282.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.03x = 731.61 × 282.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.03x = 206,873.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,873.70/488.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.90

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