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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.88, 674.64 and 341.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.88, 674.64 and 341.80 is: 471.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.88 : 674.64 = 341.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.88/674.64 = 341.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.88x = 674.64 × 341.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.88x = 230,591.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,591.95/488.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.67

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