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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.64, 731.48 and 392.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.64, 731.48 and 392.04 is: 588.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.64 : 731.48 = 392.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.64/731.48 = 392.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.64x = 731.48 × 392.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.64x = 286,769.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,769.42/487.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.08

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