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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.45, 673.99 and 292.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.45, 673.99 and 292.03 is: 402.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.45 : 673.99 = 292.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.45/673.99 = 292.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.45x = 673.99 × 292.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.45x = 196,822.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,822.88/488.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.95

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