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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.84, 674.33 and 415.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.84, 674.33 and 415.33 is: 572.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.84 : 674.33 = 415.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.84/674.33 = 415.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.84x = 674.33 × 415.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.84x = 280,065.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,065.72/488.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.92

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