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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.68, 674.04 and 322.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.68, 674.04 and 322.90 is: 445.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.68 : 674.04 = 322.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.68/674.04 = 322.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.68x = 674.04 × 322.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.68x = 217,647.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,647.52/488.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.38

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