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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.88, 732.42 and 455.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.88, 732.42 and 455.16 is: 681.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.88 : 732.42 = 455.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.88/732.42 = 455.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.88x = 732.42 × 455.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.88x = 333,368.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,368.29/488.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.90

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