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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.88, 674.65 and 364.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.88, 674.65 and 364.64 is: 503.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.88 : 674.65 = 364.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.88/674.65 = 364.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.88x = 674.65 × 364.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.88x = 246,004.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,004.38/488.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.20

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