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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.44, 671.64 and 389.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.44, 671.64 and 389.04 is: 536.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.44 : 671.64 = 389.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.44/671.64 = 389.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.44x = 671.64 × 389.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.44x = 261,294.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,294.83/487.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.06

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