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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.48, 672.44 and 291.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.48, 672.44 and 291.04 is: 401.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.48 : 672.44 = 291.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.48/672.44 = 291.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.48x = 672.44 × 291.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.48x = 195,706.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,706.94/487.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.47

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