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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.67, 673.56 and 346.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.67, 673.56 and 346.69 is: 477.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.67 : 673.56 = 346.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.67/673.56 = 346.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.67x = 673.56 × 346.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.67x = 233,516.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,516.52/488.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.86

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