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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.08, 671.76 and 329.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.08, 671.76 and 329.40 is: 454.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.08 : 671.76 = 329.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.08/671.76 = 329.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.08x = 671.76 × 329.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.08x = 221,277.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,277.74/487.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.29

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