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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.39, 673.83 and 311.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.39, 673.83 and 311.40 is: 429.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.39 : 673.83 = 311.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.39/673.83 = 311.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.39x = 673.83 × 311.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.39x = 209,830.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,830.66/488.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.64

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