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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.37, 673.86 and 291.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.37, 673.86 and 291.84 is: 402.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.37 : 673.86 = 291.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.37/673.86 = 291.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.37x = 673.86 × 291.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.37x = 196,659.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,659.30/488.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.69

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