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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.36, 673.47 and 383.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.36, 673.47 and 383.15 is: 528.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.36 : 673.47 = 383.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.36/673.47 = 383.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.36x = 673.47 × 383.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.36x = 258,041.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,041.71/488.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.38

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