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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.75, 674.78 and 341.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.75, 674.78 and 341.12 is: 470.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.75 : 674.78 = 341.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.75/674.78 = 341.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.75x = 674.78 × 341.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.75x = 230,180.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,180.93/488.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.96

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