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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.98, 730.24 and 391.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.98, 730.24 and 391.11 is: 585.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.98 : 730.24 = 391.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.98/730.24 = 391.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.98x = 730.24 × 391.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.98x = 285,600.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,600.45/487.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.27

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