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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.10, 730.64 and 414.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.10, 730.64 and 414.80 is: 622.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.10 : 730.64 = 414.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.10/730.64 = 414.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.10x = 730.64 × 414.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.10x = 303,069.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,069.47/487.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.19

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