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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.88, 674.92 and 355.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.88, 674.92 and 355.10 is: 490.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.88 : 674.92 = 355.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.88/674.92 = 355.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.88x = 674.92 × 355.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.88x = 239,664.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,664.09/488.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.23

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