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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.84, 672.84 and 291.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.84, 672.84 and 291.31 is: 401.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.84 : 672.84 = 291.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.84/672.84 = 291.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.84x = 672.84 × 291.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.84x = 196,005.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,005.02/487.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.78

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