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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.46, 732.64 and 282.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.46, 732.64 and 282.89 is: 424.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.46 : 732.64 = 282.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.46/732.64 = 282.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.46x = 732.64 × 282.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.46x = 207,256.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,256.53/488.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.31

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