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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.72, 674.37 and 311.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.72, 674.37 and 311.73 is: 430.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.72 : 674.37 = 311.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.72/674.37 = 311.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.72x = 674.37 × 311.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.72x = 210,221.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,221.36/488.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.15

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