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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.09, 673.49 and 313.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.09, 673.49 and 313.67 is: 432.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.09 : 673.49 = 313.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.09/673.49 = 313.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.09x = 673.49 × 313.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.09x = 211,248.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,248.67/488.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.81

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