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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.16, 673.38 and 377.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.16, 673.38 and 377.46 is: 520.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.16 : 673.38 = 377.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.16/673.38 = 377.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.16x = 673.38 × 377.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.16x = 254,174.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,174.01/488.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.68

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