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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.09, 672.95 and 322.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.09, 672.95 and 322.00 is: 443.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.09 : 672.95 = 322.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.09/672.95 = 322.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.09x = 672.95 × 322.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.09x = 216,684.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,684.93/488.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.94

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