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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.57, 732.71 and 280.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.57, 732.71 and 280.40 is: 420.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.57 : 732.71 = 280.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.57/732.71 = 280.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.57x = 732.71 × 280.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.57x = 205,448.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,448.92/488.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.52

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