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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.28, 672.78 and 405.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.28, 672.78 and 405.24 is: 558.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.28 : 672.78 = 405.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.28/672.78 = 405.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.28x = 672.78 × 405.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.28x = 272,637.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,637.37/488.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.36

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