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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.86, 733.27 and 283.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.86, 733.27 and 283.28 is: 424.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.86 : 733.27 = 283.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.86/733.27 = 283.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.86x = 733.27 × 283.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.86x = 207,720.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,720.73/488.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.91

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