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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.68, 674.67 and 434.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.68, 674.67 and 434.01 is: 599.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.68 : 674.67 = 434.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.68/674.67 = 434.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.68x = 674.67 × 434.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.68x = 292,810.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,810.15/488.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.19

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