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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.32, 732.30 and 411.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.32, 732.30 and 411.82 is: 617.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.32 : 732.30 = 411.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.32/732.30 = 411.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.32x = 732.30 × 411.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.32x = 301,575.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,575.79/488.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.58

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