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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.86, 672.86 and 405.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.86, 672.86 and 405.02 is: 557.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.86 : 672.86 = 405.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.86/672.86 = 405.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.86x = 672.86 × 405.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.86x = 272,524.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,524.45/488.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.47

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