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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.17, 730.95 and 385.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.17, 730.95 and 385.66 is: 577.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.17 : 730.95 = 385.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.17/730.95 = 385.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.17x = 730.95 × 385.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.17x = 281,898.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,898.18/488.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.46

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