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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.64, 732.27 and 385.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.64, 732.27 and 385.47 is: 577.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.64 : 732.27 = 385.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.64/732.27 = 385.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.64x = 732.27 × 385.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.64x = 282,268.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,268.12/488.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.66

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