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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.46, 673.38 and 377.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.46, 673.38 and 377.76 is: 520.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.46 : 673.38 = 377.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.46/673.38 = 377.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.46x = 673.38 × 377.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.46x = 254,376.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,376.03/488.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.77

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