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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.32, 673.96 and 302

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.32, 673.96 and 302 is: 416.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.32 : 673.96 = 302 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.32/673.96 = 302/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.32x = 673.96 × 302
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.32x = 203,535.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,535.92/488.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.81

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