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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.63, 732.95 and 146.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.63, 732.95 and 146.63 is: 219.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.63 : 732.95 = 146.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.63/732.95 = 146.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.63x = 732.95 × 146.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.63x = 107,468.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,468.06/488.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.94

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