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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.30, 730.74 and 400.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.30, 730.74 and 400.58 is: 599.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.30 : 730.74 = 400.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.30/730.74 = 400.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.30x = 730.74 × 400.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.30x = 292,719.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,719.83/488.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.47

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