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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.96, 737.34 and 488.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.96, 737.34 and 488.49 is: 673.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.96 : 737.34 = 488.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.96/737.34 = 488.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.96x = 737.34 × 488.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.96x = 360,183.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,183.22/534.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.29

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