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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.54, 730.01 and 394.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.54, 730.01 and 394.88 is: 592.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.54 : 730.01 = 394.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.54/730.01 = 394.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.54x = 730.01 × 394.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.54x = 288,263.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,263.69/486.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.48

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