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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.48, 728.76 and 389.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.48, 728.76 and 389.14 is: 582.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.48 : 728.76 = 389.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.48/728.76 = 389.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.48x = 728.76 × 389.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.48x = 283,589.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,589.67/486.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.94

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