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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.92, 730.61 and 390.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.92, 730.61 and 390.33 is: 585.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.92 : 730.61 = 390.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.92/730.61 = 390.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.92x = 730.61 × 390.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.92x = 285,179.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,179.00/486.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.68

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