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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.16, 729.45 and 384.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.16, 729.45 and 384.65 is: 575.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.16 : 729.45 = 384.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.16/729.45 = 384.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.16x = 729.45 × 384.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.16x = 280,579.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,579.30/487.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.95

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