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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.73, 674.70 and 334.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.73, 674.70 and 334.29 is: 461.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.73 : 674.70 = 334.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.73/674.70 = 334.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.73x = 674.70 × 334.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.73x = 225,545.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,545.46/488.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.49

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