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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.84, 731.82 and 295.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.84, 731.82 and 295.88 is: 442.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.84 : 731.82 = 295.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.84/731.82 = 295.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.84x = 731.82 × 295.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.84x = 216,530.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,530.90/488.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.95

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