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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.06, 673.47 and 301.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.06, 673.47 and 301.49 is: 416.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.06 : 673.47 = 301.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.06/673.47 = 301.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.06x = 673.47 × 301.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.06x = 203,044.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,044.47/488.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.02

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