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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.43, 730.96 and 282.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.43, 730.96 and 282.69 is: 423.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.43 : 730.96 = 282.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.43/730.96 = 282.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.43x = 730.96 × 282.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.43x = 206,634.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,634.38/488.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.06

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