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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.49, 674.79 and 379.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.49, 674.79 and 379.36 is: 524.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.49 : 674.79 = 379.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.49/674.79 = 379.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.49x = 674.79 × 379.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.49x = 255,988.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,988.33/488.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.04

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