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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.16, 728.76 and 399.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.16, 728.76 and 399.76 is: 599.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.16 : 728.76 = 399.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.16/728.76 = 399.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.16x = 728.76 × 399.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.16x = 291,329.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,329.10/486.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.25

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