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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.02, 671.98 and 290.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.02, 671.98 and 290.60 is: 400.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.02 : 671.98 = 290.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.02/671.98 = 290.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.02x = 671.98 × 290.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.02x = 195,277.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,277.39/487.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.96

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