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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.48, 674.08 and 281.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.48, 674.08 and 281.44 is: 388.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.48 : 674.08 = 281.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.48/674.08 = 281.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.48x = 674.08 × 281.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.48x = 189,713.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,713.08/488.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.37

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