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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.51, 673.54 and 413.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.51, 673.54 and 413.70 is: 570.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.51 : 673.54 = 413.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.51/673.54 = 413.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.51x = 673.54 × 413.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.51x = 278,643.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,643.50/488.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.39

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