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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.60, 674.24 and 302.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.60, 674.24 and 302.10 is: 416.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.60 : 674.24 = 302.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.60/674.24 = 302.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.60x = 674.24 × 302.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.60x = 203,687.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,687.90/488.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.88

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