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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.72, 673.22 and 453.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.72, 673.22 and 453.28 is: 624.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.72 : 673.22 = 453.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.72/673.22 = 453.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.72x = 673.22 × 453.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.72x = 305,157.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,157.16/488.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.40

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