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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.18, 673.85 and 301.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.18, 673.85 and 301.76 is: 416.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.18 : 673.85 = 301.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.18/673.85 = 301.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.18x = 673.85 × 301.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.18x = 203,336.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,336.10/488.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.52

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