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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.17, 672.89 and 422.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.17, 672.89 and 422.48 is: 583.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.17 : 672.89 = 422.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.17/672.89 = 422.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.17x = 672.89 × 422.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.17x = 284,282.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,282.14/487.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.54

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