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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.68, 672.95 and 288.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.68, 672.95 and 288.53 is: 398.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.68 : 672.95 = 288.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.68/672.95 = 288.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.68x = 672.95 × 288.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.68x = 194,161.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,161.46/487.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.13

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