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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.27, 674.66 and 470.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.27, 674.66 and 470.76 is: 650.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.27 : 674.66 = 470.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.27/674.66 = 470.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.27x = 674.66 × 470.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.27x = 317,599.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,599.57/488.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.46

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