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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488, 673.28 and 308.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488, 673.28 and 308.40 is: 425.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488 : 673.28 = 308.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488/673.28 = 308.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488x = 673.28 × 308.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488x = 207,639.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,639.55/488
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.49

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