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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.56, 672.78 and 291.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.56, 672.78 and 291.06 is: 401.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.56 : 672.78 = 291.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.56/672.78 = 291.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.56x = 672.78 × 291.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.56x = 195,819.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,819.35/487.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.63

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