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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.82, 674.66 and 292.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.82, 674.66 and 292.45 is: 403.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.82 : 674.66 = 292.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.82/674.66 = 292.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.82x = 674.66 × 292.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.82x = 197,301.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,301.17/488.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.63

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