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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.47, 673.95 and 441.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.47, 673.95 and 441.70 is: 609.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.47 : 673.95 = 441.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.47/673.95 = 441.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.47x = 673.95 × 441.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.47x = 297,683.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,683.72/488.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.42

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