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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.89, 673.61 and 364.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.89, 673.61 and 364.49 is: 502.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.89 : 673.61 = 364.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.89/673.61 = 364.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.89x = 673.61 × 364.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.89x = 245,524.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,524.11/488.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.21

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