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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.14, 671.94 and 312.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.14, 671.94 and 312.18 is: 430.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.14 : 671.94 = 312.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.14/671.94 = 312.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.14x = 671.94 × 312.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.14x = 209,766.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,766.23/487.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.61

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