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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.88, 733.05 and 296.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.88, 733.05 and 296.64 is: 444.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.88 : 733.05 = 296.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.88/733.05 = 296.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.88x = 733.05 × 296.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.88x = 217,451.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,451.95/488.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.80

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