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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.22, 673.56 and 313.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.22, 673.56 and 313.44 is: 432.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.22 : 673.56 = 313.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.22/673.56 = 313.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.22x = 673.56 × 313.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.22x = 211,120.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,120.65/488.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.43

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