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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.16, 672.35 and 290.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.16, 672.35 and 290.71 is: 401.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.16 : 672.35 = 290.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.16/672.35 = 290.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.16x = 672.35 × 290.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.16x = 195,461.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,461.78/487.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.22

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