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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488, 673.48 and 278.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488, 673.48 and 278.25 is: 384.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488 : 673.48 = 278.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488/673.48 = 278.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488x = 673.48 × 278.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488x = 187,395.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,395.81/488
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.01

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