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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.41, 732.71 and 315.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.41, 732.71 and 315.25 is: 472.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.41 : 732.71 = 315.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.41/732.71 = 315.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.41x = 732.71 × 315.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.41x = 230,983.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,983.42/488.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.93

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