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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488, 673.44 and 313.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488, 673.44 and 313.38 is: 432.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488 : 673.44 = 313.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488/673.44 = 313.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488x = 673.44 × 313.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488x = 211,042.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,042.63/488
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.46

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