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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.15, 673.35 and 383.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.15, 673.35 and 383.08 is: 528.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.15 : 673.35 = 383.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.15/673.35 = 383.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.15x = 673.35 × 383.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.15x = 257,941.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,941.64/488.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.41

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