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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.53, 732.03 and 293.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.53, 732.03 and 293.05 is: 439.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.53 : 732.03 = 293.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.53/732.03 = 293.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.53x = 732.03 × 293.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.53x = 214,521.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,521.39/488.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.12

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