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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.93, 674.75 and 292.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.93, 674.75 and 292.44 is: 403.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.93 : 674.75 = 292.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.93/674.75 = 292.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.93x = 674.75 × 292.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.93x = 197,322.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,322.43/488.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.58

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