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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.85, 674.98 and 323.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.85, 674.98 and 323.29 is: 446.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.85 : 674.98 = 323.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.85/674.98 = 323.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.85x = 674.98 × 323.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.85x = 218,210.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,210.91/488.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.38

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