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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.52, 674.19 and 313.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.52, 674.19 and 313.83 is: 433.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.52 : 674.19 = 313.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.52/674.19 = 313.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.52x = 674.19 × 313.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.52x = 211,581.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,581.05/488.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.11

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