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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.76, 674.52 and 356.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.76, 674.52 and 356.01 is: 491.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.76 : 674.52 = 356.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.76/674.52 = 356.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.76x = 674.52 × 356.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.76x = 240,135.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,135.87/488.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.32

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