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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.64, 673.08 and 291.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.64, 673.08 and 291.28 is: 402.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.64 : 673.08 = 291.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.64/673.08 = 291.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.64x = 673.08 × 291.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.64x = 196,054.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,054.74/487.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.05

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