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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.48, 673.92 and 364.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.48, 673.92 and 364.23 is: 502.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.48 : 673.92 = 364.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.48/673.92 = 364.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.48x = 673.92 × 364.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.48x = 245,461.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,461.88/488.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.51

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