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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.10, 671.74 and 329.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.10, 671.74 and 329.76 is: 454.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.10 : 671.74 = 329.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.10/671.74 = 329.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.10x = 671.74 × 329.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.10x = 221,512.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,512.98/487.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.76

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