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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.66, 674.37 and 302.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.66, 674.37 and 302.13 is: 416.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.66 : 674.37 = 302.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.66/674.37 = 302.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.66x = 674.37 × 302.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.66x = 203,747.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,747.41/488.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.96

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