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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.69, 674.42 and 278.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.69, 674.42 and 278.90 is: 384.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.69 : 674.42 = 278.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.69/674.42 = 278.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.69x = 674.42 × 278.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.69x = 188,095.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,095.74/488.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.90

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