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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.52, 674.37 and 302.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.52, 674.37 and 302.01 is: 416.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.52 : 674.37 = 302.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.52/674.37 = 302.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.52x = 674.37 × 302.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.52x = 203,666.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,666.48/488.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.91

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