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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.60, 674.11 and 292.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.60, 674.11 and 292.02 is: 402.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.60 : 674.11 = 292.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.60/674.11 = 292.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.60x = 674.11 × 292.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.60x = 196,853.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,853.60/488.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.89

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