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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.95, 674.07 and 331.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.95, 674.07 and 331.34 is: 456.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.95 : 674.07 = 331.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.95/674.07 = 331.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.95x = 674.07 × 331.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.95x = 223,341.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,341.74/488.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.78

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