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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.96, 673.92 and 391.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.96, 673.92 and 391.04 is: 538.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.96 : 673.92 = 391.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.96/673.92 = 391.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.96x = 673.92 × 391.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.96x = 263,529.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,529.68/488.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.96

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