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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.04, 672 and 355.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.04, 672 and 355.82 is: 490.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.04 : 672 = 355.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.04/672 = 355.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.04x = 672 × 355.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.04x = 239,111.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,111.04/487.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.95

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