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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.56, 674.10 and 313.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.56, 674.10 and 313.96 is: 433.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.56 : 674.10 = 313.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.56/674.10 = 313.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.56x = 674.10 × 313.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.56x = 211,640.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,640.44/488.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.19

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