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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.37, 674.55 and 395.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.37, 674.55 and 395.22 is: 545.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.37 : 674.55 = 395.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.37/674.55 = 395.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.37x = 674.55 × 395.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.37x = 266,595.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,595.65/488.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.89

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