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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.07, 673.20 and 301.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.07, 673.20 and 301.59 is: 415.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.07 : 673.20 = 301.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.07/673.20 = 301.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.07x = 673.20 × 301.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.07x = 203,030.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,030.39/488.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.99

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