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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.26, 672.48 and 312.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.26, 672.48 and 312.48 is: 431.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.26 : 672.48 = 312.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.26/672.48 = 312.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.26x = 672.48 × 312.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.26x = 210,136.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,136.55/487.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.26

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