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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.09, 671.92 and 339.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.09, 671.92 and 339.47 is: 468.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.09 : 671.92 = 339.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.09/671.92 = 339.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.09x = 671.92 × 339.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.09x = 228,096.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,096.68/487.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.28

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