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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.28, 732.48 and 431.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.28, 732.48 and 431.04 is: 646.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.28 : 732.48 = 431.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.28/732.48 = 431.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.28x = 732.48 × 431.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.28x = 315,728.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,728.18/488.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.61

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