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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.29, 732.43 and 123.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.29, 732.43 and 123.08 is: 184.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.29 : 732.43 = 123.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.29/732.43 = 123.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.29x = 732.43 × 123.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.29x = 90,147.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,147.48/488.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.62

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