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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.61, 732.89 and 273.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.61, 732.89 and 273.55 is: 410.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.61 : 732.89 = 273.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.61/732.89 = 273.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.61x = 732.89 × 273.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.61x = 200,482.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,482.06/488.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.31

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