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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.22, 733.41 and 295.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.22, 733.41 and 295.98 is: 444.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.22 : 733.41 = 295.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.22/733.41 = 295.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.22x = 733.41 × 295.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.22x = 217,074.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,074.69/488.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.62

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