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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.44, 674.31 and 291.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.44, 674.31 and 291.97 is: 403.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.44 : 674.31 = 291.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.44/674.31 = 291.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.44x = 674.31 × 291.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.44x = 196,878.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,878.29/488.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.08

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