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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.53, 673.82 and 291.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.53, 673.82 and 291.88 is: 402.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.53 : 673.82 = 291.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.53/673.82 = 291.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.53x = 673.82 × 291.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.53x = 196,671.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,671.21/488.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.58

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