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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.14, 671.86 and 376.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.14, 671.86 and 376.91 is: 519.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.14 : 671.86 = 376.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.14/671.86 = 376.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.14x = 671.86 × 376.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.14x = 253,230.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,230.75/487.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.83

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