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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.38, 673.67 and 313.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.38, 673.67 and 313.66 is: 432.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.38 : 673.67 = 313.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.38/673.67 = 313.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.38x = 673.67 × 313.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.38x = 211,303.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,303.33/488.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.66

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