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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.14, 672.27 and 288.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.14, 672.27 and 288.03 is: 397.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.14 : 672.27 = 288.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.14/672.27 = 288.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.14x = 672.27 × 288.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.14x = 193,633.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,633.93/487.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.49

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