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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.72, 732.10 and 282.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.72, 732.10 and 282.68 is: 423.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.72 : 732.10 = 282.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.72/732.10 = 282.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.72x = 732.10 × 282.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.72x = 206,950.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,950.03/488.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.45

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