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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.78, 673.02 and 291.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.78, 673.02 and 291.25 is: 401.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.78 : 673.02 = 291.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.78/673.02 = 291.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.78x = 673.02 × 291.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.78x = 196,017.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,017.08/487.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.86

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