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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.10, 672.12 and 417.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.10, 672.12 and 417.64 is: 575.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.10 : 672.12 = 417.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.10/672.12 = 417.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.10x = 672.12 × 417.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.10x = 280,704.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,704.20/488.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.10

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