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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.82, 674.58 and 302.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.82, 674.58 and 302.30 is: 417.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.82 : 674.58 = 302.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.82/674.58 = 302.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.82x = 674.58 × 302.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.82x = 203,926.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,926.09/488.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.18

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