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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.94, 674.12 and 357.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.94, 674.12 and 357.72 is: 493.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.94 : 674.12 = 357.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.94/674.12 = 357.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.94x = 674.12 × 357.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.94x = 241,144.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,144.57/488.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.20

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