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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.32, 674.08 and 291.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.32, 674.08 and 291.88 is: 402.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.32 : 674.08 = 291.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.32/674.08 = 291.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.32x = 674.08 × 291.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.32x = 196,750.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,750.47/488.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.91

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