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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.20, 673.92 and 331.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.20, 673.92 and 331.12 is: 457.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.20 : 673.92 = 331.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.20/673.92 = 331.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.20x = 673.92 × 331.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.20x = 223,148.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,148.39/488.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.08

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