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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.96, 674.78 and 292.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.96, 674.78 and 292.57 is: 403.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.96 : 674.78 = 292.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.96/674.78 = 292.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.96x = 674.78 × 292.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.96x = 197,420.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,420.38/488.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.76

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