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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.73, 674.02 and 341.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.73, 674.02 and 341.11 is: 470.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.73 : 674.02 = 341.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.73/674.02 = 341.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.73x = 674.02 × 341.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.73x = 229,916.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,916.23/488.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.43

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