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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.06, 673.29 and 355.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.06, 673.29 and 355.08 is: 489.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.06 : 673.29 = 355.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.06/673.29 = 355.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.06x = 673.29 × 355.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.06x = 239,066.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,066.67/488.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.83

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