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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.16, 730.89 and 407.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.16, 730.89 and 407.16 is: 609.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.16 : 730.89 = 407.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.16/730.89 = 407.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.16x = 730.89 × 407.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.16x = 297,589.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,589.17/488.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.61

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