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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.39, 672.66 and 288.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.39, 672.66 and 288.27 is: 397.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.39 : 672.66 = 288.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.39/672.66 = 288.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.39x = 672.66 × 288.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.39x = 193,907.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,907.70/487.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.85

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