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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.53, 731.97 and 295.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.53, 731.97 and 295.75 is: 443.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.53 : 731.97 = 295.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.53/731.97 = 295.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.53x = 731.97 × 295.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.53x = 216,480.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,480.13/488.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.13

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