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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.10, 673.44 and 364.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.10, 673.44 and 364.16 is: 502.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.10 : 673.44 = 364.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.10/673.44 = 364.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.10x = 673.44 × 364.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.10x = 245,239.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,239.91/488.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.44

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