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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.97, 737.15 and 457.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.97, 737.15 and 457.65 is: 689.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.97 : 737.15 = 457.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.97/737.15 = 457.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.97x = 737.15 × 457.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.97x = 337,356.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,356.70/488.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.93

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