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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.20, 674.05 and 383.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.20, 674.05 and 383.71 is: 529.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.20 : 674.05 = 383.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.20/674.05 = 383.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.20x = 674.05 × 383.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.20x = 258,639.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,639.73/488.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.78

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