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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.52, 673.98 and 313.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.52, 673.98 and 313.80 is: 432.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.52 : 673.98 = 313.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.52/673.98 = 313.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.52x = 673.98 × 313.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.52x = 211,494.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,494.92/488.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.93

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