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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.37, 673.25 and 348.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.37, 673.25 and 348.44 is: 480.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.37 : 673.25 = 348.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.37/673.25 = 348.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.37x = 673.25 × 348.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.37x = 234,582.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,582.12/488.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.34

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