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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.37, 729.96 and 396.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.37, 729.96 and 396.19 is: 594.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.37 : 729.96 = 396.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.37/729.96 = 396.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.37x = 729.96 × 396.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.37x = 289,202.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,202.85/486.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.61

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