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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.52, 672.80 and 291.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.52, 672.80 and 291.24 is: 401.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.52 : 672.80 = 291.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.52/672.80 = 291.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.52x = 672.80 × 291.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.52x = 195,946.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,946.27/487.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.92

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