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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.54, 732.88 and 398.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.54, 732.88 and 398.02 is: 597.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.54 : 732.88 = 398.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.54/732.88 = 398.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.54x = 732.88 × 398.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.54x = 291,700.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,700.90/488.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.09

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