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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.95, 733.52 and 412.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.95, 733.52 and 412.63 is: 619.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.95 : 733.52 = 412.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.95/733.52 = 412.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.95x = 733.52 × 412.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.95x = 302,672.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,672.36/488.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.03

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