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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.52, 736.11 and 445.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.52, 736.11 and 445.32 is: 671.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.52 : 736.11 = 445.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.52/736.11 = 445.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.52x = 736.11 × 445.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.52x = 327,804.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,804.51/488.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.02

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