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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.47, 674.18 and 442.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.47, 674.18 and 442.03 is: 610.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.47 : 674.18 = 442.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.47/674.18 = 442.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.47x = 674.18 × 442.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.47x = 298,007.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,007.79/488.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.08

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