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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.66, 732.30 and 391.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.66, 732.30 and 391.38 is: 586.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.66 : 732.30 = 391.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.66/732.30 = 391.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.66x = 732.30 × 391.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.66x = 286,603.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,603.36/488.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.51

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