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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.56, 674.14 and 302.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.56, 674.14 and 302.03 is: 416.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.56 : 674.14 = 302.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.56/674.14 = 302.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.56x = 674.14 × 302.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.56x = 203,608.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,608.99/488.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.76

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