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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.28, 672.23 and 290.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.28, 672.23 and 290.66 is: 400.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.28 : 672.23 = 290.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.28/672.23 = 290.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.28x = 672.23 × 290.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.28x = 195,387.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,387.74/487.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.97

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