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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.10, 674.56 and 364.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.10, 674.56 and 364.18 is: 503.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.10 : 674.56 = 364.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.10/674.56 = 364.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.10x = 674.56 × 364.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.10x = 245,661.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,661.26/488.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.30

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