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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.03, 671.88 and 353.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.03, 671.88 and 353.93 is: 488.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.03 : 671.88 = 353.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.03/671.88 = 353.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.03x = 671.88 × 353.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.03x = 237,799.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,799.37/487.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.27

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