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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.77, 674.33 and 302.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.77, 674.33 and 302.06 is: 416.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.77 : 674.33 = 302.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.77/674.33 = 302.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.77x = 674.33 × 302.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.77x = 203,690.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,690.56/488.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.74

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