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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.11, 673.64 and 291.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.11, 673.64 and 291.69 is: 402.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.11 : 673.64 = 291.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.11/673.64 = 291.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.11x = 673.64 × 291.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.11x = 196,494.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,494.05/488.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.56

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