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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.54, 674.14 and 267.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.54, 674.14 and 267.48 is: 369.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.54 : 674.14 = 267.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.54/674.14 = 267.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.54x = 674.14 × 267.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.54x = 180,319.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,319.98/488.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.10

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