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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.97, 674.60 and 314.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.97, 674.60 and 314.55 is: 433.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.97 : 674.60 = 314.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.97/674.60 = 314.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.97x = 674.60 × 314.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.97x = 212,193.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,193.86/488.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.96

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