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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.31, 674.10 and 348.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.31, 674.10 and 348.72 is: 481.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.31 : 674.10 = 348.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.31/674.10 = 348.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.31x = 674.10 × 348.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.31x = 235,072.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,072.15/488.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.40

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