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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.16, 673.99 and 301.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.16, 673.99 and 301.95 is: 416.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.16 : 673.99 = 301.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.16/673.99 = 301.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.16x = 673.99 × 301.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.16x = 203,510.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,510.53/488.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.89

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