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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.68, 672.96 and 291.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.68, 672.96 and 291.18 is: 401.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.68 : 672.96 = 291.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.68/672.96 = 291.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.68x = 672.96 × 291.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.68x = 195,952.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,952.49/487.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.81

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