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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.36, 671.48 and 408.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.36, 671.48 and 408.40 is: 562.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.36 : 671.48 = 408.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.36/671.48 = 408.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.36x = 671.48 × 408.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.36x = 274,232.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,232.43/487.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.69

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