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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.43, 673.98 and 289.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.43, 673.98 and 289.23 is: 399.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.43 : 673.98 = 289.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.43/673.98 = 289.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.43x = 673.98 × 289.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.43x = 194,935.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,935.24/488.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.11

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