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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.74, 732.64 and 283.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.74, 732.64 and 283.12 is: 424.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.74 : 732.64 = 283.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.74/732.64 = 283.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.74x = 732.64 × 283.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.74x = 207,425.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,425.04/488.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.41

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