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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.72, 674.52 and 357.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.72, 674.52 and 357.56 is: 493.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.72 : 674.52 = 357.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.72/674.52 = 357.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.72x = 674.52 × 357.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.72x = 241,181.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,181.37/488.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.50

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