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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.82, 732.72 and 283.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.82, 732.72 and 283.44 is: 424.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.82 : 732.72 = 283.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.82/732.72 = 283.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.82x = 732.72 × 283.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.82x = 207,682.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,682.16/488.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.86

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