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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.20, 672.42 and 430.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.20, 672.42 and 430.12 is: 592.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.20 : 672.42 = 430.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.20/672.42 = 430.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.20x = 672.42 × 430.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.20x = 289,221.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,221.29/488.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.42

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