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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.40, 730.56 and 391.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.40, 730.56 and 391.01 is: 586.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.40 : 730.56 = 391.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.40/730.56 = 391.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.40x = 730.56 × 391.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.40x = 285,656.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,656.27/487.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.08

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