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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.64, 674.28 and 314.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.64, 674.28 and 314.04 is: 433.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.64 : 674.28 = 314.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.64/674.28 = 314.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.64x = 674.28 × 314.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.64x = 211,750.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,750.89/488.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.35

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