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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.87, 674.75 and 323.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.87, 674.75 and 323.09 is: 445.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.87 : 674.75 = 323.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.87/674.75 = 323.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.87x = 674.75 × 323.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.87x = 217,999.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,999.99/488.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.93

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