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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.81, 732.44 and 283.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.81, 732.44 and 283.47 is: 424.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.81 : 732.44 = 283.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.81/732.44 = 283.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.81x = 732.44 × 283.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.81x = 207,624.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,624.77/488.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.76

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