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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.30, 672.75 and 321.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.30, 672.75 and 321.45 is: 443.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.30 : 672.75 = 321.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.30/672.75 = 321.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.30x = 672.75 × 321.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.30x = 216,255.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,255.49/487.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.78

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