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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.10, 672.12 and 285.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.10, 672.12 and 285.15 is: 393.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.10 : 672.12 = 285.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.10/672.12 = 285.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.10x = 672.12 × 285.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.10x = 191,652.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,652.67/487.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.46

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