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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.50, 674.11 and 291.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.50, 674.11 and 291.98 is: 402.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.50 : 674.11 = 291.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.50/674.11 = 291.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.50x = 674.11 × 291.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.50x = 196,823.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,823.27/488.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.91

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