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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.62, 732.57 and 293.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.62, 732.57 and 293.59 is: 440.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.62 : 732.57 = 293.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.62/732.57 = 293.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.62x = 732.57 × 293.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.62x = 215,075.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,075.23/488.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.17

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