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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.40, 673.96 and 357.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.40, 673.96 and 357.96 is: 493.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.40 : 673.96 = 357.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.40/673.96 = 357.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.40x = 673.96 × 357.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.40x = 241,250.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,250.72/488.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.96

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