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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.49, 733.29 and 386.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.49, 733.29 and 386.11 is: 579.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.49 : 733.29 = 386.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.49/733.29 = 386.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.49x = 733.29 × 386.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.49x = 283,130.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,130.60/488.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.60

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