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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.93, 672.75 and 477.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.93, 672.75 and 477.99 is: 657.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.93 : 672.75 = 477.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.93/672.75 = 477.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.93x = 672.75 × 477.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.93x = 321,567.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,567.77/488.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.70

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