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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.66, 736.29 and 403.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.66, 736.29 and 403.88 is: 608.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.66 : 736.29 = 403.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.66/736.29 = 403.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.66x = 736.29 × 403.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.66x = 297,369.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,369.12/488.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.55

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