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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.23, 673.50 and 301.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.23, 673.50 and 301.57 is: 416.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.23 : 673.50 = 301.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.23/673.50 = 301.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.23x = 673.50 × 301.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.23x = 203,107.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,107.40/488.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.01

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