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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.79, 732.81 and 245.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.79, 732.81 and 245.48 is: 368.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.79 : 732.81 = 245.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.79/732.81 = 245.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.79x = 732.81 × 245.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.79x = 179,890.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,890.20/488.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.03

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