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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.20, 732.30 and 396.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.20, 732.30 and 396.67 is: 595.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.20 : 732.30 = 396.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.20/732.30 = 396.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.20x = 732.30 × 396.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.20x = 290,481.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,481.44/488.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.01

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