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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.52, 673.92 and 341.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.52, 673.92 and 341.44 is: 471.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.52 : 673.92 = 341.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.52/673.92 = 341.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.52x = 673.92 × 341.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.52x = 230,103.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,103.24/488.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.02

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