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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.32, 672.96 and 350.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.32, 672.96 and 350.08 is: 482.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.32 : 672.96 = 350.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.32/672.96 = 350.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.32x = 672.96 × 350.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.32x = 235,589.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,589.84/488.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.45

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