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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.95, 674.67 and 302.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.95, 674.67 and 302.65 is: 417.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.95 : 674.67 = 302.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.95/674.67 = 302.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.95x = 674.67 × 302.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.95x = 204,188.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,188.88/488.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.61

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