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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.80, 674.70 and 331.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.80, 674.70 and 331.60 is: 457.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.80 : 674.70 = 331.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.80/674.70 = 331.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.80x = 674.70 × 331.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.80x = 223,730.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,730.52/488.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.71

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