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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488, 673.52 and 313.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488, 673.52 and 313.32 is: 432.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488 : 673.52 = 313.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488/673.52 = 313.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488x = 673.52 × 313.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488x = 211,027.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,027.29/488
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.43

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