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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.28, 673.50 and 384.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.28, 673.50 and 384.60 is: 530.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.28 : 673.50 = 384.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.28/673.50 = 384.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.28x = 673.50 × 384.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.28x = 259,028.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,028.10/488.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.49

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