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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.07, 672.18 and 486.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.07, 672.18 and 486.58 is: 670.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.07 : 672.18 = 486.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.07/672.18 = 486.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.07x = 672.18 × 486.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.07x = 327,066.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,066.91/488.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.13

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