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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.10, 731.65 and 414.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.10, 731.65 and 414.08 is: 621.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.10 : 731.65 = 414.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.10/731.65 = 414.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.10x = 731.65 × 414.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.10x = 302,960.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,960.46/487.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.97

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