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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.55, 733.92 and 283.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.55, 733.92 and 283.62 is: 426.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.55 : 733.92 = 283.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.55/733.92 = 283.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.55x = 733.92 × 283.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.55x = 208,154.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,154.39/488.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.07

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