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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.56, 674.38 and 302.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.56, 674.38 and 302.06 is: 416.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.56 : 674.38 = 302.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.56/674.38 = 302.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.56x = 674.38 × 302.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.56x = 203,703.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,703.22/488.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.95

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