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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.66, 674.12 and 289.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.66, 674.12 and 289.37 is: 399.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.66 : 674.12 = 289.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.66/674.12 = 289.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.66x = 674.12 × 289.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.66x = 195,066.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,066.73/488.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.19

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