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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.57, 674.01 and 292.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.57, 674.01 and 292.04 is: 402.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.57 : 674.01 = 292.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.57/674.01 = 292.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.57x = 674.01 × 292.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.57x = 196,834.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,834.51/488.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.88

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