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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.88, 674.79 and 302.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.88, 674.79 and 302.40 is: 417.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.88 : 674.79 = 302.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.88/674.79 = 302.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.88x = 674.79 × 302.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.88x = 204,056.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,056.50/488.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.40

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