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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.27, 673.88 and 291.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.27, 673.88 and 291.74 is: 402.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.27 : 673.88 = 291.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.27/673.88 = 291.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.27x = 673.88 × 291.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.27x = 196,597.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,597.75/488.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.64

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