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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.40, 674.24 and 357.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.40, 674.24 and 357.64 is: 493.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.40 : 674.24 = 357.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.40/674.24 = 357.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.40x = 674.24 × 357.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.40x = 241,135.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,135.19/488.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.72

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