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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.81, 732.81 and 283.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.81, 732.81 and 283.07 is: 424.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.81 : 732.81 = 283.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.81/732.81 = 283.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.81x = 732.81 × 283.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.81x = 207,436.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,436.53/488.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.37

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