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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.13, 732.18 and 273.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.13, 732.18 and 273.06 is: 409.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.13 : 732.18 = 273.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.13/732.18 = 273.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.13x = 732.18 × 273.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.13x = 199,929.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,929.07/488.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.58

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