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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.43, 731.93 and 244.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.43, 731.93 and 244.62 is: 366.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.43 : 731.93 = 244.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.43/731.93 = 244.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.43x = 731.93 × 244.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.43x = 179,044.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,044.72/488.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.57

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