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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.33, 672.54 and 356.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.33, 672.54 and 356.11 is: 491.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.33 : 672.54 = 356.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.33/672.54 = 356.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.33x = 672.54 × 356.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.33x = 239,498.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,498.22/487.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.45

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