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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.09, 673.31 and 341.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.09, 673.31 and 341.08 is: 470.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.09 : 673.31 = 341.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.09/673.31 = 341.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.09x = 673.31 × 341.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.09x = 229,651.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,651.74/488.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.51

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