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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.99, 674.28 and 399.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.99, 674.28 and 399.80 is: 551.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.99 : 674.28 = 399.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.99/674.28 = 399.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.99x = 674.28 × 399.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.99x = 269,578.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,578.83/488.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.29

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