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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.34, 732.51 and 199.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.34, 732.51 and 199.79 is: 299.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.34 : 732.51 = 199.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.34/732.51 = 199.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.34x = 732.51 × 199.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.34x = 146,344.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,344.51/488.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.68

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