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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.44, 673.99 and 313.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.44, 673.99 and 313.75 is: 432.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.44 : 673.99 = 313.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.44/673.99 = 313.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.44x = 673.99 × 313.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.44x = 211,464.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,464.36/488.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.94

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