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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.07, 673.52 and 291.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.07, 673.52 and 291.69 is: 402.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.07 : 673.52 = 291.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.07/673.52 = 291.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.07x = 673.52 × 291.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.07x = 196,459.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,459.05/488.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.52

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