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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.60, 671.34 and 413.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.60, 671.34 and 413.80 is: 569.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.60 : 671.34 = 413.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.60/671.34 = 413.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.60x = 671.34 × 413.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.60x = 277,800.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,800.49/487.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.73

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