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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.50, 673.92 and 320.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.50, 673.92 and 320.40 is: 442.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.50 : 673.92 = 320.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.50/673.92 = 320.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.50x = 673.92 × 320.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.50x = 215,923.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,923.97/488.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.01

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