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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.09, 673.57 and 288.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.09, 673.57 and 288.93 is: 398.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.09 : 673.57 = 288.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.09/673.57 = 288.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.09x = 673.57 × 288.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.09x = 194,614.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,614.58/488.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.73

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