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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.16, 674.16 and 390.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.16, 674.16 and 390.56 is: 539.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.16 : 674.16 = 390.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.16/674.16 = 390.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.16x = 674.16 × 390.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.16x = 263,299.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,299.93/488.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.37

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