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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.28, 673.80 and 281.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.28, 673.80 and 281.28 is: 388.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.28 : 673.80 = 281.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.28/673.80 = 281.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.28x = 673.80 × 281.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.28x = 189,526.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,526.46/488.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.15

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