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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.67, 674.27 and 302.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.67, 674.27 and 302.31 is: 417.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.67 : 674.27 = 302.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.67/674.27 = 302.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.67x = 674.27 × 302.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.67x = 203,837.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,837.05/488.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.13

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