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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.79, 674.91 and 378.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.79, 674.91 and 378.09 is: 522.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.79 : 674.91 = 378.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.79/674.91 = 378.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.79x = 674.91 × 378.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.79x = 255,176.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,176.72/488.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.06

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