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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487, 671.86 and 321.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487, 671.86 and 321.29 is: 443.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487 : 671.86 = 321.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487/671.86 = 321.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487x = 671.86 × 321.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487x = 215,861.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,861.90/487
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.25

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