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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.12, 673.44 and 313.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.12, 673.44 and 313.32 is: 432.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.12 : 673.44 = 313.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.12/673.44 = 313.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.12x = 673.44 × 313.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.12x = 211,002.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,002.22/488.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.28

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