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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.78, 673.82 and 302.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.78, 673.82 and 302.16 is: 416.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.78 : 673.82 = 302.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.78/673.82 = 302.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.78x = 673.82 × 302.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.78x = 203,601.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,601.45/488.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.55

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