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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.54, 732.94 and 283.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.54, 732.94 and 283.34 is: 425.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.54 : 732.94 = 283.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.54/732.94 = 283.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.54x = 732.94 × 283.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.54x = 207,671.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,671.22/488.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.09

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