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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.23, 672.47 and 329.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.23, 672.47 and 329.86 is: 455.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.23 : 672.47 = 329.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.23/672.47 = 329.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.23x = 672.47 × 329.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.23x = 221,820.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,820.95/487.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.27

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