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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.68, 674.39 and 299.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.68, 674.39 and 299.67 is: 413.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.68 : 674.39 = 299.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.68/674.39 = 299.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.68x = 674.39 × 299.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.68x = 202,092.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,092.67/488.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.55

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