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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.95, 674.56 and 292.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.95, 674.56 and 292.52 is: 403.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.95 : 674.56 = 292.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.95/674.56 = 292.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.95x = 674.56 × 292.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.95x = 197,320.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,320.83/488.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.56

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