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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.68, 732.36 and 430.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.68, 732.36 and 430.78 is: 645.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.68 : 732.36 = 430.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.68/732.36 = 430.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.68x = 732.36 × 430.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.68x = 315,486.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,486.04/488.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.59

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