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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.85, 674.02 and 323.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.85, 674.02 and 323.01 is: 445.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.85 : 674.02 = 323.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.85/674.02 = 323.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.85x = 674.02 × 323.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.85x = 217,715.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,715.20/488.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.36

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