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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.61, 674.73 and 444.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.61, 674.73 and 444.87 is: 614.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.61 : 674.73 = 444.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.61/674.73 = 444.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.61x = 674.73 × 444.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.61x = 300,167.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,167.14/488.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.33

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