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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.94, 675.07 and 302.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.94, 675.07 and 302.65 is: 417.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.94 : 675.07 = 302.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.94/675.07 = 302.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.94x = 675.07 × 302.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.94x = 204,307.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,307.80/488.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.86

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