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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.14, 673.32 and 313.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.14, 673.32 and 313.18 is: 431.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.14 : 673.32 = 313.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.14/673.32 = 313.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.14x = 673.32 × 313.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.14x = 210,870.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,870.36/488.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.99

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