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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.45, 674.07 and 267.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.45, 674.07 and 267.42 is: 369.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.45 : 674.07 = 267.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.45/674.07 = 267.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.45x = 674.07 × 267.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.45x = 180,259.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,259.04/488.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.05

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