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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.72, 673.85 and 422.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.72, 673.85 and 422.21 is: 582.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.72 : 673.85 = 422.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.72/673.85 = 422.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.72x = 673.85 × 422.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.72x = 284,508.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,508.95/488.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.15

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