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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.49, 674.11 and 301.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.49, 674.11 and 301.93 is: 416.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.49 : 674.11 = 301.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.49/674.11 = 301.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.49x = 674.11 × 301.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.49x = 203,534.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,534.03/488.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.66

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