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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.36, 674.09 and 330.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.36, 674.09 and 330.89 is: 456.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.36 : 674.09 = 330.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.36/674.09 = 330.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.36x = 674.09 × 330.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.36x = 223,049.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,049.64/488.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.73

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