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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.72, 674.28 and 441.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.72, 674.28 and 441.95 is: 609.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.72 : 674.28 = 441.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.72/674.28 = 441.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.72x = 674.28 × 441.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.72x = 297,994.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,994.67/488.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.74

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