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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.95, 674.65 and 341.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.95, 674.65 and 341.53 is: 471.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.95 : 674.65 = 341.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.95/674.65 = 341.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.95x = 674.65 × 341.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.95x = 230,413.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,413.21/488.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.24

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