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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.16, 733.36 and 283.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.16, 733.36 and 283.24 is: 425.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.16 : 733.36 = 283.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.16/733.36 = 283.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.16x = 733.36 × 283.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.16x = 207,716.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,716.89/488.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.51

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