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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487, 671.99 and 354.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487, 671.99 and 354.30 is: 488.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487 : 671.99 = 354.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487/671.99 = 354.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487x = 671.99 × 354.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487x = 238,086.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,086.06/487
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.88

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