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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.73, 734.47 and 461.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.73, 734.47 and 461.09 is: 692.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.73 : 734.47 = 461.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.73/734.47 = 461.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.73x = 734.47 × 461.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.73x = 338,657.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,657.46/488.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.93

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