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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.56, 731.52 and 396.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.56, 731.52 and 396.84 is: 595.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.56 : 731.52 = 396.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.56/731.52 = 396.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.56x = 731.52 × 396.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.56x = 290,296.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,296.40/487.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.41

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