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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.25, 671.97 and 310.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.25, 671.97 and 310.01 is: 427.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.25 : 671.97 = 310.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.25/671.97 = 310.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.25x = 671.97 × 310.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.25x = 208,320.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,320.97/487.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.54

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