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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.76, 732.78 and 296.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.76, 732.78 and 296.34 is: 444.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.76 : 732.78 = 296.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.76/732.78 = 296.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.76x = 732.78 × 296.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.76x = 217,152.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,152.03/488.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.29

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