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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.36, 673.90 and 291.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.36, 673.90 and 291.90 is: 402.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.36 : 673.90 = 291.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.36/673.90 = 291.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.36x = 673.90 × 291.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.36x = 196,711.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,711.41/488.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.80

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