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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.72, 672.30 and 409

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.72, 672.30 and 409 is: 563.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.72 : 672.30 = 409 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.72/672.30 = 409/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.72x = 672.30 × 409
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.72x = 274,970.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,970.70/487.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.79

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