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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.66, 673.41 and 383.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.66, 673.41 and 383.48 is: 528.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.66 : 673.41 = 383.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.66/673.41 = 383.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.66x = 673.41 × 383.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.66x = 258,243.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,243.65/488.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.48

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