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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.99, 734.04 and 386.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.99, 734.04 and 386.61 is: 580.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.99 : 734.04 = 386.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.99/734.04 = 386.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.99x = 734.04 × 386.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.99x = 283,787.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,787.20/488.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.36

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