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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.31, 730.65 and 293.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.31, 730.65 and 293.40 is: 439.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.31 : 730.65 = 293.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.31/730.65 = 293.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.31x = 730.65 × 293.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.31x = 214,372.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,372.71/488.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.01

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