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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.45, 732.67 and 421.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.45, 732.67 and 421.56 is: 632.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.45 : 732.67 = 421.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.45/732.67 = 421.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.45x = 732.67 × 421.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.45x = 308,863.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,863.31/488.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.33

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