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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.04, 674.04 and 378.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.04, 674.04 and 378.83 is: 523.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.04 : 674.04 = 378.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.04/674.04 = 378.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.04x = 674.04 × 378.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.04x = 255,343.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,343.20/488.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.20

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