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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.28, 675 and 467.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.28, 675 and 467.88 is: 646.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.28 : 675 = 467.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.28/675 = 467.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.28x = 675 × 467.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.28x = 315,819
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,819/488.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.80

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