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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.10, 674.22 and 384.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.10, 674.22 and 384.48 is: 531.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.10 : 674.22 = 384.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.10/674.22 = 384.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.10x = 674.22 × 384.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.10x = 259,224.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,224.11/488.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.09

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