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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.05, 673.00 and 322.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.05, 673.00 and 322.05 is: 444.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.05 : 673.00 = 322.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.05/673.00 = 322.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.05x = 673.00 × 322.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.05x = 216,734.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,734.67/488.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.09

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