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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.62, 674.49 and 292.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.62, 674.49 and 292.10 is: 403.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.62 : 674.49 = 292.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.62/674.49 = 292.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.62x = 674.49 × 292.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.62x = 197,015.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,015.16/488.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.21

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