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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.44, 674.30 and 331.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.44, 674.30 and 331.90 is: 458.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.44 : 674.30 = 331.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.44/674.30 = 331.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.44x = 674.30 × 331.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.44x = 223,800.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,800.20/488.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.19

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