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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.17, 673.47 and 340.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.17, 673.47 and 340.87 is: 470.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.17 : 673.47 = 340.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.17/673.47 = 340.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.17x = 673.47 × 340.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.17x = 229,565.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,565.72/488.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.26

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