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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.28, 672.18 and 354.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.28, 672.18 and 354.26 is: 488.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.28 : 672.18 = 354.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.28/672.18 = 354.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.28x = 672.18 × 354.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.28x = 238,126.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,126.49/487.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.69

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