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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.86, 674.70 and 314.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.86, 674.70 and 314.32 is: 433.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.86 : 674.70 = 314.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.86/674.70 = 314.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.86x = 674.70 × 314.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.86x = 212,071.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,071.70/488.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.81

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