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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.33, 1,005.46 and 488.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.33, 1,005.46 and 488.27 is: 731.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.33 : 1,005.46 = 488.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.33/1,005.46 = 488.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.33x = 1,005.46 × 488.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.33x = 490,935.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,935.95/671.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.29

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