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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.36, 730.32 and 451.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.36, 730.32 and 451.36 is: 676.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.36 : 730.32 = 451.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.36/730.32 = 451.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.36x = 730.32 × 451.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.36x = 329,637.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,637.24/487.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.37

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