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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.70, 733.59 and 386.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.70, 733.59 and 386.64 is: 580.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.70 : 733.59 = 386.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.70/733.59 = 386.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.70x = 733.59 × 386.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.70x = 283,635.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,635.24/488.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.39

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