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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.07, 673.43 and 330.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.07, 673.43 and 330.72 is: 456.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.07 : 673.43 = 330.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.07/673.43 = 330.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.07x = 673.43 × 330.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.07x = 222,715.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,715.12/488.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.32

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