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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.12, 672.90 and 371.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.12, 672.90 and 371.48 is: 512.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.12 : 672.90 = 371.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.12/672.90 = 371.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.12x = 672.90 × 371.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.12x = 249,968.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,968.89/488.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.11

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