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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.83, 674.82 and 302.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.83, 674.82 and 302.43 is: 417.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.83 : 674.82 = 302.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.83/674.82 = 302.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.83x = 674.82 × 302.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.83x = 204,085.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,085.81/488.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.50

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