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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.60, 673.54 and 469.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.60, 673.54 and 469.46 is: 647.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.60 : 673.54 = 469.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.60/673.54 = 469.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.60x = 673.54 × 469.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.60x = 316,200.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,200.09/488.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.16

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