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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.16, 732.60 and 385.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.16, 732.60 and 385.56 is: 578.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.16 : 732.60 = 385.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.16/732.60 = 385.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.16x = 732.60 × 385.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.16x = 282,461.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,461.26/488.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.62

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