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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.70, 676.80 and 453.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.70, 676.80 and 453.14 is: 627.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.70 : 676.80 = 453.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.70/676.80 = 453.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.70x = 676.80 × 453.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.70x = 306,685.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,685.15/488.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.55

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