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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.77, 732.92 and 283.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.77, 732.92 and 283.39 is: 424.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.77 : 732.92 = 283.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.77/732.92 = 283.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.77x = 732.92 × 283.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.77x = 207,704.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,704.67/488.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.96

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