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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.52, 673.68 and 395.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.52, 673.68 and 395.20 is: 544.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.52 : 673.68 = 395.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.52/673.68 = 395.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.52x = 673.68 × 395.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.52x = 266,240.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,240.66/488.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.99

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