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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.16, 672 and 455.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.16, 672 and 455.04 is: 626.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.16 : 672 = 455.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.16/672 = 455.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.16x = 672 × 455.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.16x = 305,786.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,786.88/488.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.41

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