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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.24, 673.64 and 291.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.24, 673.64 and 291.61 is: 402.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.24 : 673.64 = 291.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.24/673.64 = 291.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.24x = 673.64 × 291.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.24x = 196,437.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,437.02/488.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.34

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