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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.48, 732.31 and 434.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.48, 732.31 and 434.21 is: 650.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.48 : 732.31 = 434.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.48/732.31 = 434.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.48x = 732.31 × 434.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.48x = 317,971.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,971.58/488.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.95

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