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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.44, 673.78 and 331.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.44, 673.78 and 331.08 is: 456.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.44 : 673.78 = 331.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.44/673.78 = 331.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.44x = 673.78 × 331.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.44x = 223,075.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,075.08/488.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.71

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