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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.04, 673.02 and 322.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.04, 673.02 and 322.08 is: 444.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.04 : 673.02 = 322.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.04/673.02 = 322.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.04x = 673.02 × 322.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.04x = 216,766.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,766.28/488.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.16

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