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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.22, 672.26 and 290.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.22, 672.26 and 290.78 is: 401.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.22 : 672.26 = 290.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.22/672.26 = 290.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.22x = 672.26 × 290.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.22x = 195,479.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,479.76/487.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.21

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