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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.66, 730.17 and 395.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.66, 730.17 and 395.58 is: 593.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.66 : 730.17 = 395.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.66/730.17 = 395.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.66x = 730.17 × 395.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.66x = 288,840.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,840.65/486.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.52

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