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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.05, 673 and 340.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.05, 673 and 340.63 is: 469.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.05 : 673 = 340.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.05/673 = 340.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.05x = 673 × 340.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.05x = 229,243.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,243.99/488.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.71

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