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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.20, 672.60 and 347.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.20, 672.60 and 347.52 is: 479.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.20 : 672.60 = 347.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.20/672.60 = 347.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.20x = 672.60 × 347.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.20x = 233,741.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,741.95/487.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.77

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