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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.59, 674.40 and 292.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.59, 674.40 and 292.22 is: 403.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.59 : 674.40 = 292.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.59/674.40 = 292.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.59x = 674.40 × 292.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.59x = 197,073.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,073.17/488.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.35

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