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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.48, 674.43 and 395.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.48, 674.43 and 395.64 is: 546.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.48 : 674.43 = 395.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.48/674.43 = 395.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.48x = 674.43 × 395.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.48x = 266,831.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,831.49/488.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.25

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