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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.70, 730.34 and 395.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.70, 730.34 and 395.10 is: 590.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.70 : 730.34 = 395.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.70/730.34 = 395.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.70x = 730.34 × 395.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.70x = 288,555.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,555.36/488.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.46

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