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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.02, 673.40 and 291.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.02, 673.40 and 291.50 is: 402.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.02 : 673.40 = 291.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.02/673.40 = 291.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.02x = 673.40 × 291.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.02x = 196,296.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,296.10/488.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.23

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