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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.15, 672.30 and 340.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.15, 672.30 and 340.13 is: 469.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.15 : 672.30 = 340.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.15/672.30 = 340.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.15x = 672.30 × 340.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.15x = 228,671.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,671.08/487.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.41

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