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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.64, 673.75 and 331.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.64, 673.75 and 331.10 is: 456.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.64 : 673.75 = 331.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.64/673.75 = 331.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.64x = 673.75 × 331.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.64x = 223,078.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,078.63/488.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.53

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