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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.46, 673.97 and 291.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.46, 673.97 and 291.99 is: 402.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.46 : 673.97 = 291.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.46/673.97 = 291.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.46x = 673.97 × 291.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.46x = 196,792.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,792.50/488.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.88

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