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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.07, 731.57 and 282.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.07, 731.57 and 282.47 is: 423.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.07 : 731.57 = 282.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.07/731.57 = 282.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.07x = 731.57 × 282.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.07x = 206,641.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,641.51/488.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.38

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