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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.57, 673.27 and 348.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.57, 673.27 and 348.44 is: 480.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.57 : 673.27 = 348.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.57/673.27 = 348.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.57x = 673.27 × 348.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.57x = 234,589.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,589.96/488.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.16

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