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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.03, 673.71 and 313.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.03, 673.71 and 313.34 is: 432.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.03 : 673.71 = 313.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.03/673.71 = 313.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.03x = 673.71 × 313.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.03x = 211,100.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,100.62/488.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.56

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