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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.04, 672.24 and 331.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.04, 672.24 and 331.84 is: 458.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.04 : 672.24 = 331.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.04/672.24 = 331.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.04x = 672.24 × 331.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.04x = 223,076.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,076.12/487.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.02

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