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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.10, 728.73 and 410.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.10, 728.73 and 410.24 is: 613.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.10 : 728.73 = 410.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.10/728.73 = 410.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.10x = 728.73 × 410.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.10x = 298,954.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,954.20/487.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.74

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