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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.56, 731.10 and 406.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.56, 731.10 and 406.44 is: 609.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.56 : 731.10 = 406.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.56/731.10 = 406.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.56x = 731.10 × 406.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.56x = 297,148.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,148.28/487.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.46

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