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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.93, 728.67 and 488.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.93, 728.67 and 488.16 is: 727.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.93 : 728.67 = 488.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.93/728.67 = 488.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.93x = 728.67 × 488.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.93x = 355,707.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,707.55/488.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.53

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