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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.05, 671.82 and 407.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.05, 671.82 and 407.10 is: 561.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.05 : 671.82 = 407.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.05/671.82 = 407.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.05x = 671.82 × 407.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.05x = 273,497.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,497.92/487.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.54

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