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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.02, 672.26 and 321.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.02, 672.26 and 321.69 is: 444.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.02 : 672.26 = 321.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.02/672.26 = 321.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.02x = 672.26 × 321.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.02x = 216,259.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,259.32/487.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.05

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