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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.12, 672.77 and 322.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.12, 672.77 and 322.07 is: 444.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.12 : 672.77 = 322.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.12/672.77 = 322.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.12x = 672.77 × 322.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.12x = 216,676.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,676.48/487.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.81

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