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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.52, 674.04 and 292.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.52, 674.04 and 292.12 is: 403.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.52 : 674.04 = 292.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.52/674.04 = 292.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.52x = 674.04 × 292.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.52x = 196,900.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,900.56/488.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.06

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