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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.25, 672.36 and 290.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.25, 672.36 and 290.81 is: 401.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.25 : 672.36 = 290.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.25/672.36 = 290.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.25x = 672.36 × 290.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.25x = 195,529.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,529.01/487.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.29

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