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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.92, 674.85 and 348.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.92, 674.85 and 348.82 is: 481.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.92 : 674.85 = 348.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.92/674.85 = 348.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.92x = 674.85 × 348.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.92x = 235,397.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,397.80/488.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.47

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