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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.46, 675.37 and 426.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.46, 675.37 and 426.95 is: 590.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.46 : 675.37 = 426.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.46/675.37 = 426.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.46x = 675.37 × 426.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.46x = 288,347.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,347.31/488.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.32

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