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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.01, 673.50 and 291.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.01, 673.50 and 291.54 is: 402.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.01 : 673.50 = 291.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.01/673.50 = 291.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.01x = 673.50 × 291.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.01x = 196,352.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,352.19/488.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.35

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