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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.28, 673.65 and 291.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.28, 673.65 and 291.72 is: 402.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.28 : 673.65 = 291.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.28/673.65 = 291.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.28x = 673.65 × 291.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.28x = 196,517.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,517.18/488.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.47

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