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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.42, 732.20 and 315.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.42, 732.20 and 315.22 is: 472.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.42 : 732.20 = 315.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.42/732.20 = 315.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.42x = 732.20 × 315.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.42x = 230,804.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,804.08/488.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.55

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