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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.43, 674.01 and 291.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.43, 674.01 and 291.93 is: 402.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.43 : 674.01 = 291.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.43/674.01 = 291.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.43x = 674.01 × 291.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.43x = 196,762.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,762.28/488.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.85

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