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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.15, 673.46 and 301.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.15, 673.46 and 301.31 is: 415.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.15 : 673.46 = 301.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.15/673.46 = 301.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.15x = 673.46 × 301.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.15x = 202,920.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,920.41/488.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.69

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