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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.58, 675 and 402.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.58, 675 and 402.36 is: 555.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.58 : 675 = 402.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.58/675 = 402.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.58x = 675 × 402.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.58x = 271,593
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,593/488.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.88

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