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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.88, 674.67 and 279.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.88, 674.67 and 279.05 is: 385.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.88 : 674.67 = 279.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.88/674.67 = 279.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.88x = 674.67 × 279.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.88x = 188,268.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,268.35/488.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.10

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