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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.76, 674.62 and 289.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.76, 674.62 and 289.64 is: 399.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.76 : 674.62 = 289.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.76/674.62 = 289.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.76x = 674.62 × 289.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.76x = 195,396.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,396.94/488.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.78

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