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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.34, 731.07 and 295.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.34, 731.07 and 295.38 is: 442.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.34 : 731.07 = 295.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.34/731.07 = 295.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.34x = 731.07 × 295.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.34x = 215,943.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,943.46/488.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.20

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