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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.35, 731.02 and 415.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.35, 731.02 and 415.06 is: 622.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.35 : 731.02 = 415.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.35/731.02 = 415.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.35x = 731.02 × 415.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.35x = 303,417.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,417.16/487.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.59

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