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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.39, 674.33 and 302.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.39, 674.33 and 302.13 is: 417.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.39 : 674.33 = 302.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.39/674.33 = 302.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.39x = 674.33 × 302.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.39x = 203,733.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,733.81/488.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.16

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