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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.44, 674.04 and 289.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.44, 674.04 and 289.22 is: 399.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.44 : 674.04 = 289.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.44/674.04 = 289.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.44x = 674.04 × 289.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.44x = 194,945.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,945.85/488.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.12

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