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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.52, 674.34 and 354.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.52, 674.34 and 354.11 is: 488.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.52 : 674.34 = 354.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.52/674.34 = 354.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.52x = 674.34 × 354.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.52x = 238,790.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,790.54/488.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.80

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