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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.25, 730.92 and 282.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.25, 730.92 and 282.18 is: 422.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.25 : 730.92 = 282.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.25/730.92 = 282.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.25x = 730.92 × 282.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.25x = 206,251.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,251.01/488.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.43

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