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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.25, 732.64 and 283.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.25, 732.64 and 283.22 is: 424.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.25 : 732.64 = 283.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.25/732.64 = 283.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.25x = 732.64 × 283.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.25x = 207,499.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,499.42/488.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.99

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