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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.35, 673.91 and 289.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.35, 673.91 and 289.18 is: 399.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.35 : 673.91 = 289.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.35/673.91 = 289.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.35x = 673.91 × 289.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.35x = 194,881.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,881.29/488.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.06

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