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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487, 734.24 and 391.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487, 734.24 and 391.96 is: 590.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487 : 734.24 = 391.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487/734.24 = 391.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487x = 734.24 × 391.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487x = 287,792.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,792.71/487
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.95

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