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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.10, 730.23 and 411.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.10, 730.23 and 411.24 is: 615.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.10 : 730.23 = 411.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.10/730.23 = 411.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.10x = 730.23 × 411.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.10x = 300,299.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,299.79/488.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.24

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