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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.70, 734.28 and 443.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.70, 734.28 and 443.76 is: 666.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.70 : 734.28 = 443.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.70/734.28 = 443.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.70x = 734.28 × 443.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.70x = 325,844.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,844.09/488.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.76

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