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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.10, 672.56 and 321.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.10, 672.56 and 321.54 is: 443.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.10 : 672.56 = 321.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.10/672.56 = 321.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.10x = 672.56 × 321.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.10x = 216,253.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,253.33/487.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.97

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