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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.52, 995.48 and 488.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.52, 995.48 and 488.88 is: 674.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.52 : 995.48 = 488.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.52/995.48 = 488.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.52x = 995.48 × 488.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.52x = 486,670.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,670.26/721.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.51

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