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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.20, 672.38 and 290.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.20, 672.38 and 290.69 is: 401.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.20 : 672.38 = 290.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.20/672.38 = 290.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.20x = 672.38 × 290.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.20x = 195,449.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,449.33/487.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.17

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