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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.92, 674.90 and 331.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.92, 674.90 and 331.47 is: 457.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.92 : 674.90 = 331.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.92/674.90 = 331.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.92x = 674.90 × 331.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.92x = 223,709.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,709.10/488.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.56

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