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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.68, 732.62 and 283.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.68, 732.62 and 283.01 is: 424.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.68 : 732.62 = 283.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.68/732.62 = 283.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.68x = 732.62 × 283.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.68x = 207,335.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,335.83/488.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.28

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