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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.47, 674.66 and 389.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.47, 674.66 and 389.21 is: 537.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.47 : 674.66 = 389.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.47/674.66 = 389.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.47x = 674.66 × 389.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.47x = 262,584.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,584.16/488.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.57

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