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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.40, 673.97 and 291.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.40, 673.97 and 291.79 is: 402.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.40 : 673.97 = 291.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.40/673.97 = 291.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.40x = 673.97 × 291.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.40x = 196,658.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,658.73/488.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.66

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