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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.90, 732.06 and 282.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.90, 732.06 and 282.42 is: 422.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.90 : 732.06 = 282.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.90/732.06 = 282.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.90x = 732.06 × 282.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.90x = 206,748.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,748.39/488.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.88

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