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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.28, 674.14 and 322.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.28, 674.14 and 322.80 is: 445.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.28 : 674.14 = 322.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.28/674.14 = 322.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.28x = 674.14 × 322.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.28x = 217,612.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,612.39/488.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.67

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