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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488, 731.96 and 419.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488, 731.96 and 419.96 is: 629.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488 : 731.96 = 419.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488/731.96 = 419.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488x = 731.96 × 419.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488x = 307,393.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,393.92/488
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.91

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