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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.26, 673.68 and 313.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.26, 673.68 and 313.57 is: 432.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.26 : 673.68 = 313.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.26/673.68 = 313.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.26x = 673.68 × 313.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.26x = 211,245.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,245.84/488.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.65

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