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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.90, 674.94 and 378.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.90, 674.94 and 378.14 is: 522.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.90 : 674.94 = 378.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.90/674.94 = 378.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.90x = 674.94 × 378.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.90x = 255,221.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,221.81/488.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.03

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