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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.58, 673.98 and 301.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.58, 673.98 and 301.92 is: 416.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.58 : 673.98 = 301.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.58/673.98 = 301.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.58x = 673.98 × 301.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.58x = 203,488.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,488.04/488.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.49

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