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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.92, 733.68 and 293.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.92, 733.68 and 293.71 is: 440.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.92 : 733.68 = 293.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.92/733.68 = 293.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.92x = 733.68 × 293.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.92x = 215,489.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,489.15/488.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.75

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