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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.49, 674.10 and 291.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.49, 674.10 and 291.90 is: 402.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.49 : 674.10 = 291.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.49/674.10 = 291.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.49x = 674.10 × 291.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.49x = 196,769.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,769.79/488.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.81

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