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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.77, 674.60 and 289.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.77, 674.60 and 289.63 is: 399.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.77 : 674.60 = 289.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.77/674.60 = 289.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.77x = 674.60 × 289.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.77x = 195,384.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,384.40/488.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.75

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