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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.25, 673.18 and 399.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.25, 673.18 and 399.62 is: 550.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.25 : 673.18 = 399.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.25/673.18 = 399.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.25x = 673.18 × 399.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.25x = 269,016.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,016.88/488.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.98

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