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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.14, 673.58 and 301.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.14, 673.58 and 301.62 is: 416.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.14 : 673.58 = 301.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.14/673.58 = 301.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.14x = 673.58 × 301.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.14x = 203,165.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,165.20/488.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.20

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