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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.04, 671.40 and 431.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.04, 671.40 and 431.73 is: 593.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.04 : 671.40 = 431.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.04/671.40 = 431.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.04x = 671.40 × 431.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.04x = 289,863.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,863.52/488.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.93

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