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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.05, 729.63 and 435.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.05, 729.63 and 435.12 is: 651.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.05 : 729.63 = 435.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.05/729.63 = 435.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.05x = 729.63 × 435.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.05x = 317,476.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,476.61/487.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.84

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