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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.70, 675.27 and 357.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.70, 675.27 and 357.48 is: 493.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.70 : 675.27 = 357.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.70/675.27 = 357.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.70x = 675.27 × 357.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.70x = 241,395.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,395.52/488.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.95

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