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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.13, 732.34 and 433.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.13, 732.34 and 433.76 is: 650.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.13 : 732.34 = 433.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.13/732.34 = 433.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.13x = 732.34 × 433.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.13x = 317,656.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,656.68/488.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.77

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