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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.97, 733.59 and 245.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.97, 733.59 and 245.43 is: 368.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.97 : 733.59 = 245.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.97/733.59 = 245.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.97x = 733.59 × 245.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.97x = 180,044.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,044.99/488.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.21

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