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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.17, 672.66 and 300.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.17, 672.66 and 300.93 is: 415.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.17 : 672.66 = 300.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.17/672.66 = 300.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.17x = 672.66 × 300.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.17x = 202,423.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,423.57/487.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.51

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