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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.08, 672.30 and 300.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.08, 672.30 and 300.60 is: 414.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.08 : 672.30 = 300.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.08/672.30 = 300.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.08x = 672.30 × 300.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.08x = 202,093.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,093.38/487.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.91

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