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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.49, 673.77 and 311.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.49, 673.77 and 311.31 is: 429.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.49 : 673.77 = 311.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.49/673.77 = 311.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.49x = 673.77 × 311.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.49x = 209,746.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,746.41/488.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.38

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