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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.73, 732.69 and 407.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.73, 732.69 and 407.73 is: 611.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.73 : 732.69 = 407.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.73/732.69 = 407.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.73x = 732.69 × 407.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.73x = 298,739.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,739.69/488.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.26

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