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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.60, 672.90 and 291.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.60, 672.90 and 291.09 is: 401.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.60 : 672.90 = 291.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.60/672.90 = 291.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.60x = 672.90 × 291.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.60x = 195,874.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,874.46/487.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.71

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