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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.76, 673.75 and 401.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.76, 673.75 and 401.28 is: 553.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.76 : 673.75 = 401.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.76/673.75 = 401.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.76x = 673.75 × 401.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.76x = 270,362.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,362.40/488.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.16

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