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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.19, 673.70 and 301.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.19, 673.70 and 301.70 is: 416.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.19 : 673.70 = 301.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.19/673.70 = 301.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.19x = 673.70 × 301.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.19x = 203,250.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,250.41/488.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.33

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