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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.16, 731.62 and 467.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.16, 731.62 and 467.58 is: 702.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.16 : 731.62 = 467.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.16/731.62 = 467.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.16x = 731.62 × 467.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.16x = 342,090.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,090.88/487.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.21

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