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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.28, 736.14 and 481.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.28, 736.14 and 481.80 is: 726.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.28 : 736.14 = 481.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.28/736.14 = 481.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.28x = 736.14 × 481.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.28x = 354,672.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,672.25/488.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.37

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