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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.63, 674.21 and 443.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.63, 674.21 and 443.26 is: 611.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.63 : 674.21 = 443.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.63/674.21 = 443.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.63x = 674.21 × 443.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.63x = 298,845.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,845.99/488.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.60

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