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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.90, 674.33 and 292.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.90, 674.33 and 292.34 is: 403.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.90 : 674.33 = 292.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.90/674.33 = 292.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.90x = 674.33 × 292.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.90x = 197,133.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,133.86/488.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.22

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