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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.23, 672.14 and 300.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.23, 672.14 and 300.66 is: 414.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.23 : 672.14 = 300.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.23/672.14 = 300.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.23x = 672.14 × 300.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.23x = 202,085.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,085.61/487.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.76

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