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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.80, 674.58 and 292.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.80, 674.58 and 292.42 is: 403.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.80 : 674.58 = 292.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.80/674.58 = 292.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.80x = 674.58 × 292.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.80x = 197,260.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,260.68/488.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.56

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