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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.70, 673.94 and 302.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.70, 673.94 and 302.14 is: 416.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.70 : 673.94 = 302.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.70/673.94 = 302.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.70x = 673.94 × 302.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.70x = 203,624.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,624.23/488.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.67

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