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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.10, 731.74 and 401.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.10, 731.74 and 401.44 is: 601.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.10 : 731.74 = 401.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.10/731.74 = 401.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.10x = 731.74 × 401.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.10x = 293,749.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,749.71/488.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.82

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