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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.12, 671.88 and 332.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.12, 671.88 and 332.24 is: 458.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.12 : 671.88 = 332.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.12/671.88 = 332.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.12x = 671.88 × 332.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.12x = 223,225.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,225.41/487.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.26

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