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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.92, 732.57 and 397.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.92, 732.57 and 397.66 is: 595.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.92 : 732.57 = 397.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.92/732.57 = 397.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.92x = 732.57 × 397.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.92x = 291,313.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,313.79/488.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.83

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