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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.24, 673.84 and 291.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.24, 673.84 and 291.68 is: 402.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.24 : 673.84 = 291.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.24/673.84 = 291.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.24x = 673.84 × 291.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.24x = 196,545.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,545.65/488.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.56

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