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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.46, 674.09 and 267.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.46, 674.09 and 267.44 is: 369.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.46 : 674.09 = 267.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.46/674.09 = 267.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.46x = 674.09 × 267.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.46x = 180,274.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,274.92/488.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.07

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