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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.27, 673.98 and 349.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.27, 673.98 and 349.09 is: 481.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.27 : 673.98 = 349.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.27/673.98 = 349.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.27x = 673.98 × 349.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.27x = 235,279.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,279.68/488.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.86

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