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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.46, 730.80 and 411.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.46, 730.80 and 411.54 is: 615.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.46 : 730.80 = 411.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.46/730.80 = 411.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.46x = 730.80 × 411.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.46x = 300,753.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,753.43/488.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.72

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