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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.10, 670.74 and 416.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.10, 670.74 and 416.64 is: 573.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.10 : 670.74 = 416.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.10/670.74 = 416.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.10x = 670.74 × 416.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.10x = 279,457.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,457.11/487.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.72

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