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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.60, 674.70 and 465.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.60, 674.70 and 465.26 is: 642.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.60 : 674.70 = 465.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.60/674.70 = 465.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.60x = 674.70 × 465.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.60x = 313,910.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,910.92/488.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.47

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