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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.77, 731.67 and 423.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.77, 731.67 and 423.16 is: 633.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.77 : 731.67 = 423.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.77/731.67 = 423.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.77x = 731.67 × 423.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.77x = 309,613.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,613.48/488.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.45

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