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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.10, 673.08 and 383

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.10, 673.08 and 383 is: 528.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.10 : 673.08 = 383 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.10/673.08 = 383/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.10x = 673.08 × 383
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.10x = 257,789.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,789.64/488.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.15

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