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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.92, 752.88 and 488.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.92, 752.88 and 488.32 is: 673.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.92 : 752.88 = 488.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.92/752.88 = 488.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.92x = 752.88 × 488.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.92x = 367,646.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,646.36/545.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.44

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