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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.10, 671.70 and 382

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.10, 671.70 and 382 is: 526.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.10 : 671.70 = 382 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.10/671.70 = 382/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.10x = 671.70 × 382
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.10x = 256,589.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,589.40/487.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.77

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