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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.55, 673.69 and 322.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.55, 673.69 and 322.55 is: 444.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.55 : 673.69 = 322.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.55/673.69 = 322.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.55x = 673.69 × 322.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.55x = 217,293.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,293.73/488.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.78

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