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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.40, 673.92 and 322.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.40, 673.92 and 322.32 is: 444.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.40 : 673.92 = 322.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.40/673.92 = 322.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.40x = 673.92 × 322.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.40x = 217,217.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,217.89/488.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.75

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