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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.05, 672.45 and 345.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.05, 672.45 and 345.57 is: 477.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.05 : 672.45 = 345.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.05/672.45 = 345.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.05x = 672.45 × 345.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.05x = 232,378.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,378.55/487.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.11

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