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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.01, 672.32 and 330.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.01, 672.32 and 330.47 is: 456.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.01 : 672.32 = 330.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.01/672.32 = 330.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.01x = 672.32 × 330.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.01x = 222,176.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,176.58/487.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.21

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