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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.53, 932.28 and 488.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.53, 932.28 and 488.96 is: 674.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.53 : 932.28 = 488.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.53/932.28 = 488.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.53x = 932.28 × 488.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.53x = 455,847.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,847.63/675.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.80

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