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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.48, 674.12 and 278.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.48, 674.12 and 278.67 is: 384.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.48 : 674.12 = 278.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.48/674.12 = 278.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.48x = 674.12 × 278.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.48x = 187,857.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,857.02/488.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.57

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