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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.01, 673.43 and 291.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.01, 673.43 and 291.49 is: 402.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.01 : 673.43 = 291.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.01/673.43 = 291.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.01x = 673.43 × 291.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.01x = 196,298.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,298.11/488.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.24

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