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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.76, 674.80 and 341.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.76, 674.80 and 341.76 is: 471.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.76 : 674.80 = 341.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.76/674.80 = 341.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.76x = 674.80 × 341.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.76x = 230,619.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,619.65/488.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.85

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