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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.53, 674.07 and 383.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.53, 674.07 and 383.64 is: 529.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.53 : 674.07 = 383.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.53/674.07 = 383.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.53x = 674.07 × 383.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.53x = 258,598.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,598.41/488.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.34

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