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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.49, 672.83 and 291.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.49, 672.83 and 291.02 is: 401.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.49 : 672.83 = 291.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.49/672.83 = 291.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.49x = 672.83 × 291.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.49x = 195,802.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,802.17/487.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.65

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