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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488, 673.49 and 278.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488, 673.49 and 278.19 is: 383.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488 : 673.49 = 278.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488/673.49 = 278.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488x = 673.49 × 278.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488x = 187,358.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,358.18/488
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.93

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