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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.98, 673.26 and 291.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.98, 673.26 and 291.54 is: 402.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.98 : 673.26 = 291.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.98/673.26 = 291.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.98x = 673.26 × 291.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.98x = 196,282.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,282.22/487.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.23

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