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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.60, 731.40 and 414.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.60, 731.40 and 414.70 is: 622.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.60 : 731.40 = 414.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.60/731.40 = 414.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.60x = 731.40 × 414.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.60x = 303,311.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,311.58/487.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.05

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