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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.32, 732.80 and 403.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.32, 732.80 and 403.84 is: 606.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.32 : 732.80 = 403.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.32/732.80 = 403.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.32x = 732.80 × 403.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.32x = 295,933.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,933.95/488.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.02

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