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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.49, 674.31 and 301.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.49, 674.31 and 301.92 is: 416.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.49 : 674.31 = 301.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.49/674.31 = 301.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.49x = 674.31 × 301.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.49x = 203,584.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,584.30/488.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.77

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