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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.16, 732.44 and 271.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.16, 732.44 and 271.69 is: 407.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.16 : 732.44 = 271.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.16/732.44 = 271.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.16x = 732.44 × 271.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.16x = 198,995.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,995.47/488.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.64

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