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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488, 673.24 and 319.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488, 673.24 and 319.89 is: 441.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488 : 673.24 = 319.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488/673.24 = 319.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488x = 673.24 × 319.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488x = 215,362.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,362.74/488
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.32

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