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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.71, 673.82 and 395.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.71, 673.82 and 395.11 is: 544.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.71 : 673.82 = 395.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.71/673.82 = 395.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.71x = 673.82 × 395.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.71x = 266,231.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,231.04/488.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.76

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