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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.21, 730.83 and 406.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.21, 730.83 and 406.63 is: 609.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.21 : 730.83 = 406.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.21/730.83 = 406.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.21x = 730.83 × 406.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.21x = 297,177.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,177.40/487.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.96

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