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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.32, 673.50 and 313.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.32, 673.50 and 313.60 is: 432.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.32 : 673.50 = 313.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.32/673.50 = 313.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.32x = 673.50 × 313.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.32x = 211,209.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,209.60/488.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.52

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