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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.08, 678.28 and 481.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.08, 678.28 and 481.96 is: 669.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.08 : 678.28 = 481.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.08/678.28 = 481.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.08x = 678.28 × 481.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.08x = 326,903.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,903.83/488.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.78

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