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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.33, 673.40 and 348.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.33, 673.40 and 348.20 is: 480.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.33 : 673.40 = 348.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.33/673.40 = 348.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.33x = 673.40 × 348.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.33x = 234,472.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,472.77/488.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.16

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