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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.89, 731.85 and 282.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.89, 731.85 and 282.88 is: 423.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.89 : 731.85 = 282.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.89/731.85 = 282.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.89x = 731.85 × 282.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.89x = 207,025.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,025.73/488.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.46

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