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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.54, 672.82 and 291.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.54, 672.82 and 291.17 is: 401.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.54 : 672.82 = 291.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.54/672.82 = 291.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.54x = 672.82 × 291.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.54x = 195,900.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,900.91/487.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.81

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