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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.99, 674.91 and 292.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.99, 674.91 and 292.64 is: 403.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.99 : 674.91 = 292.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.99/674.91 = 292.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.99x = 674.91 × 292.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.99x = 197,502.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,502.29/488.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.90

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