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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.62, 673.81 and 322.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.62, 673.81 and 322.84 is: 445.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.62 : 673.81 = 322.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.62/673.81 = 322.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.62x = 673.81 × 322.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.62x = 217,532.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,532.82/488.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.20

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