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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.04, 730.68 and 447.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.04, 730.68 and 447.04 is: 670.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.04 : 730.68 = 447.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.04/730.68 = 447.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.04x = 730.68 × 447.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.04x = 326,643.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,643.19/487.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.67

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