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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.20, 673.83 and 289.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.20, 673.83 and 289.04 is: 398.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.20 : 673.83 = 289.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.20/673.83 = 289.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.20x = 673.83 × 289.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.20x = 194,764.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,764.91/488.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.95

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