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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.40, 886.80 and 488

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.40, 886.80 and 488 is: 730.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.40 : 886.80 = 488 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.40/886.80 = 488/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.40x = 886.80 × 488
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.40x = 432,758.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,758.40/592.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.52

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