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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.37, 672.60 and 290.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.37, 672.60 and 290.99 is: 401.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.37 : 672.60 = 290.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.37/672.60 = 290.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.37x = 672.60 × 290.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.37x = 195,719.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,719.87/487.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.58

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