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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.67, 674.37 and 292.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.67, 674.37 and 292.29 is: 403.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.67 : 674.37 = 292.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.67/674.37 = 292.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.67x = 674.37 × 292.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.67x = 197,111.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,111.61/488.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.36

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