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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.29, 730.89 and 395.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.29, 730.89 and 395.01 is: 592.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.29 : 730.89 = 395.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.29/730.89 = 395.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.29x = 730.89 × 395.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.29x = 288,708.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,708.86/487.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.48

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