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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.16, 732.42 and 397.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.16, 732.42 and 397.08 is: 595.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.16 : 732.42 = 397.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.16/732.42 = 397.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.16x = 732.42 × 397.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.16x = 290,829.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,829.33/488.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.77

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