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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.09, 674.55 and 363.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.09, 674.55 and 363.70 is: 502.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.09 : 674.55 = 363.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.09/674.55 = 363.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.09x = 674.55 × 363.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.09x = 245,336.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,336.65/488.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.65

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