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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.78, 673.34 and 341.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.78, 673.34 and 341.18 is: 470.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.78 : 673.34 = 341.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.78/673.34 = 341.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.78x = 673.34 × 341.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.78x = 229,730.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,730.14/488.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.01

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