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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488, 673.55 and 322.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488, 673.55 and 322.23 is: 444.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488 : 673.55 = 322.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488/673.55 = 322.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488x = 673.55 × 322.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488x = 217,038.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,038.02/488
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.75

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