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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.31, 731.69 and 396.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.31, 731.69 and 396.56 is: 594.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.31 : 731.69 = 396.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.31/731.69 = 396.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.31x = 731.69 × 396.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.31x = 290,156.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,156.17/488.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.20

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