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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.95, 674.76 and 267.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.95, 674.76 and 267.89 is: 369.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.95 : 674.76 = 267.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.95/674.76 = 267.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.95x = 674.76 × 267.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.95x = 180,761.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,761.46/488.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.70

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