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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.45, 674.18 and 289.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.45, 674.18 and 289.29 is: 399.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.45 : 674.18 = 289.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.45/674.18 = 289.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.45x = 674.18 × 289.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.45x = 195,034.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,034.26/488.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.29

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