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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.34, 673.43 and 395.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.34, 673.43 and 395.01 is: 544.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.34 : 673.43 = 395.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.34/673.43 = 395.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.34x = 673.43 × 395.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.34x = 266,009.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,009.61/488.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.72

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