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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.62, 675.17 and 391.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.62, 675.17 and 391.18 is: 540.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.62 : 675.17 = 391.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.62/675.17 = 391.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.62x = 675.17 × 391.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.62x = 264,113.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,113.00/488.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.53

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