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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.92, 731.64 and 421.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.92, 731.64 and 421.24 is: 630.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.92 : 731.64 = 421.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.92/731.64 = 421.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.92x = 731.64 × 421.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.92x = 308,196.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,196.03/488.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.36

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