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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.06, 673.38 and 291.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.06, 673.38 and 291.53 is: 402.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.06 : 673.38 = 291.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.06/673.38 = 291.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.06x = 673.38 × 291.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.06x = 196,312.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,312.15/488.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.23

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