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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.62, 674.25 and 357.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.62, 674.25 and 357.70 is: 493.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.62 : 674.25 = 357.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.62/674.25 = 357.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.62x = 674.25 × 357.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.62x = 241,179.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,179.23/488.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.59

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