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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.33, 732.59 and 314.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.33, 732.59 and 314.92 is: 472.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.33 : 732.59 = 314.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.33/732.59 = 314.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.33x = 732.59 × 314.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.33x = 230,702.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,702.01/488.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.43

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