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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.67, 673.99 and 341.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.67, 673.99 and 341.34 is: 470.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.67 : 673.99 = 341.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.67/673.99 = 341.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.67x = 673.99 × 341.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.67x = 230,059.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,059.75/488.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.79

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