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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.73, 733.25 and 283.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.73, 733.25 and 283.26 is: 424.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.73 : 733.25 = 283.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.73/733.25 = 283.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.73x = 733.25 × 283.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.73x = 207,698.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,698.98/488.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.98

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