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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.25, 673.86 and 301.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.25, 673.86 and 301.68 is: 416.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.25 : 673.86 = 301.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.25/673.86 = 301.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.25x = 673.86 × 301.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.25x = 203,290.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,290.08/488.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.36

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