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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487, 672.17 and 321.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487, 672.17 and 321.23 is: 443.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487 : 672.17 = 321.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487/672.17 = 321.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487x = 672.17 × 321.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487x = 215,921.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,921.17/487
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.37

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