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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.18, 673.36 and 322.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.18, 673.36 and 322.44 is: 444.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.18 : 673.36 = 322.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.18/673.36 = 322.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.18x = 673.36 × 322.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.18x = 217,118.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,118.20/488.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.75

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