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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.52, 733.56 and 436.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.52, 733.56 and 436.53 is: 655.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.52 : 733.56 = 436.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.52/733.56 = 436.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.52x = 733.56 × 436.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.52x = 320,220.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,220.95/488.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.49

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