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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.98, 674.49 and 299.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.98, 674.49 and 299.89 is: 413.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.98 : 674.49 = 299.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.98/674.49 = 299.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.98x = 674.49 × 299.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.98x = 202,272.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,272.81/488.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.66

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