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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.43, 673.70 and 332.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.43, 673.70 and 332.91 is: 459.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.43 : 673.70 = 332.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.43/673.70 = 332.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.43x = 673.70 × 332.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.43x = 224,279.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,279.80/488.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.19

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