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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.12, 672.24 and 347.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.12, 672.24 and 347.20 is: 479.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.12 : 672.24 = 347.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.12/672.24 = 347.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.12x = 672.24 × 347.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.12x = 233,401.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,401.73/487.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.15

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