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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.40, 674.54 and 323.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.40, 674.54 and 323.37 is: 446.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.40 : 674.54 = 323.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.40/674.54 = 323.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.40x = 674.54 × 323.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.40x = 218,124.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,124.38/488.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.61

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