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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.30, 672.12 and 321.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.30, 672.12 and 321.52 is: 443.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.30 : 672.12 = 321.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.30/672.12 = 321.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.30x = 672.12 × 321.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.30x = 216,100.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,100.02/487.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.46

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