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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.19, 672.30 and 417.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.19, 672.30 and 417.17 is: 575.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.19 : 672.30 = 417.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.19/672.30 = 417.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.19x = 672.30 × 417.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.19x = 280,460.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,460.03/487.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.67

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