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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.24, 672.44 and 290.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.24, 672.44 and 290.86 is: 401.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.24 : 672.44 = 290.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.24/672.44 = 290.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.24x = 672.44 × 290.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.24x = 195,585.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,585.90/487.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.42

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