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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.92, 853.76 and 488

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.92, 853.76 and 488 is: 674.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.92 : 853.76 = 488 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.92/853.76 = 488/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.92x = 853.76 × 488
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.92x = 416,634.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,634.88/617.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.25

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