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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.04, 731.10 and 402.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.04, 731.10 and 402.60 is: 603.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.04 : 731.10 = 402.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.04/731.10 = 402.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.04x = 731.10 × 402.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.04x = 294,340.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,340.86/488.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.11

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