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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.59, 672.75 and 291.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.59, 672.75 and 291.12 is: 401.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.59 : 672.75 = 291.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.59/672.75 = 291.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.59x = 672.75 × 291.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.59x = 195,850.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,850.98/487.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.67

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