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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.36, 674.06 and 322.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.36, 674.06 and 322.58 is: 445.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.36 : 674.06 = 322.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.36/674.06 = 322.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.36x = 674.06 × 322.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.36x = 217,438.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,438.35/488.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.24

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