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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.09, 673.52 and 301.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.09, 673.52 and 301.79 is: 416.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.09 : 673.52 = 301.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.09/673.52 = 301.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.09x = 673.52 × 301.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.09x = 203,261.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,261.78/488.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.44

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