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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.86, 672.77 and 418.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.86, 672.77 and 418.16 is: 576.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.86 : 672.77 = 418.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.86/672.77 = 418.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.86x = 672.77 × 418.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.86x = 281,320.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,320.05/487.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.64

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