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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.16, 673.92 and 331.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.16, 673.92 and 331.02 is: 456.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.16 : 673.92 = 331.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.16/673.92 = 331.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.16x = 673.92 × 331.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.16x = 223,081.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,081.00/488.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.98

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