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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.92, 730.32 and 406.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.92, 730.32 and 406.28 is: 609.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.92 : 730.32 = 406.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.92/730.32 = 406.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.92x = 730.32 × 406.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.92x = 296,714.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,714.41/486.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.37

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