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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.11, 730.76 and 418.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.11, 730.76 and 418.44 is: 627.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.11 : 730.76 = 418.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.11/730.76 = 418.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.11x = 730.76 × 418.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.11x = 305,777.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,777.12/487.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.74

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