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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.54, 674.25 and 301.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.54, 674.25 and 301.97 is: 416.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.54 : 674.25 = 301.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.54/674.25 = 301.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.54x = 674.25 × 301.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.54x = 203,603.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,603.27/488.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.76

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