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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.15, 672.26 and 290.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.15, 672.26 and 290.63 is: 401.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.15 : 672.26 = 290.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.15/672.26 = 290.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.15x = 672.26 × 290.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.15x = 195,376.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,376.47/487.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.06

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