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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.60, 674.42 and 402.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.60, 674.42 and 402.20 is: 555.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.60 : 674.42 = 402.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.60/674.42 = 402.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.60x = 674.42 × 402.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.60x = 271,251.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,251.72/488.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.16

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