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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.61, 732.90 and 297.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.61, 732.90 and 297.45 is: 446.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.61 : 732.90 = 297.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.61/732.90 = 297.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.61x = 732.90 × 297.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.61x = 218,001.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,001.11/488.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.17

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