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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.36, 733.95 and 406.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.36, 733.95 and 406.61 is: 611.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.36 : 733.95 = 406.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.36/733.95 = 406.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.36x = 733.95 × 406.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.36x = 298,431.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,431.41/488.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.09

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