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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.99, 733.43 and 196.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.99, 733.43 and 196.44 is: 294.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.99 : 733.43 = 196.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.99/733.43 = 196.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.99x = 733.43 × 196.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.99x = 144,074.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,074.99/488.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.64

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