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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.19, 732.39 and 271.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.19, 732.39 and 271.32 is: 407.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.19 : 732.39 = 271.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.19/732.39 = 271.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.19x = 732.39 × 271.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.19x = 198,712.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,712.05/488.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.04

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