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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.44, 731.84 and 426.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.44, 731.84 and 426.88 is: 639.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.44 : 731.84 = 426.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.44/731.84 = 426.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.44x = 731.84 × 426.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.44x = 312,407.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,407.86/488.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.60

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