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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.43, 732.65 and 411.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.43, 732.65 and 411.89 is: 617.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.43 : 732.65 = 411.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.43/732.65 = 411.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.43x = 732.65 × 411.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.43x = 301,765.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,765.49/488.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.83

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