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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.54, 674.24 and 323.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.54, 674.24 and 323.09 is: 445.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.54 : 674.24 = 323.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.54/674.24 = 323.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.54x = 674.24 × 323.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.54x = 217,840.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,840.20/488.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.90

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