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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.06, 671.97 and 395.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.06, 671.97 and 395.12 is: 544.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.06 : 671.97 = 395.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.06/671.97 = 395.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.06x = 671.97 × 395.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.06x = 265,505.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,505.95/488.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.00

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