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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.08, 673.42 and 301.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.08, 673.42 and 301.64 is: 416.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.08 : 673.42 = 301.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.08/673.42 = 301.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.08x = 673.42 × 301.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.08x = 203,130.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,130.41/488.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.18

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