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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.86, 732.24 and 461.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.86, 732.24 and 461.90 is: 691.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.86 : 732.24 = 461.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.86/732.24 = 461.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.86x = 732.24 × 461.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.86x = 338,223.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,223.49/488.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.86

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