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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.65, 674.22 and 278.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.65, 674.22 and 278.76 is: 384.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.65 : 674.22 = 278.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.65/674.22 = 278.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.65x = 674.22 × 278.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.65x = 187,945.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,945.57/488.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.62

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