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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.84, 675.36 and 415.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.84, 675.36 and 415.92 is: 574.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.84 : 675.36 = 415.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.84/675.36 = 415.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.84x = 675.36 × 415.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.84x = 280,895.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,895.73/488.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.62

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