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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.17, 672.17 and 298.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.17, 672.17 and 298.22 is: 411.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.17 : 672.17 = 298.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.17/672.17 = 298.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.17x = 672.17 × 298.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.17x = 200,449.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,449.69/487.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.46

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