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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.64, 733.99 and 415.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.64, 733.99 and 415.51 is: 624.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.64 : 733.99 = 415.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.64/733.99 = 415.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.64x = 733.99 × 415.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.64x = 304,976.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,976.92/488.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.13

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