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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.46, 674.39 and 435.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.46, 674.39 and 435.91 is: 601.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.46 : 674.39 = 435.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.46/674.39 = 435.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.46x = 674.39 × 435.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.46x = 293,975.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,975.87/488.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.84

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