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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.46, 674.40 and 383.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.46, 674.40 and 383.97 is: 530.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.46 : 674.40 = 383.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.46/674.40 = 383.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.46x = 674.40 × 383.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.46x = 258,949.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,949.37/488.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.13

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