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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.91, 674.46 and 331.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.91, 674.46 and 331.55 is: 457.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.91 : 674.46 = 331.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.91/674.46 = 331.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.91x = 674.46 × 331.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.91x = 223,613.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,613.84/488.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.37

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