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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.77, 733.13 and 293.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.77, 733.13 and 293.83 is: 440.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.77 : 733.13 = 293.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.77/733.13 = 293.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.77x = 733.13 × 293.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.77x = 215,410.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,410.45/488.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.72

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