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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.13, 673.65 and 322.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.13, 673.65 and 322.65 is: 445.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.13 : 673.65 = 322.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.13/673.65 = 322.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.13x = 673.65 × 322.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.13x = 217,353.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,353.17/488.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.28

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