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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.34, 673.29 and 426.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.34, 673.29 and 426.78 is: 588.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.34 : 673.29 = 426.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.34/673.29 = 426.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.34x = 673.29 × 426.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.34x = 287,346.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,346.71/488.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.42

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