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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.76, 674.73 and 332.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.76, 674.73 and 332.22 is: 458.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.76 : 674.73 = 332.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.76/674.73 = 332.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.76x = 674.73 × 332.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.76x = 224,158.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,158.80/488.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.63

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