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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.38, 672.50 and 312.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.38, 672.50 and 312.70 is: 431.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.38 : 672.50 = 312.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.38/672.50 = 312.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.38x = 672.50 × 312.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.38x = 210,290.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,290.75/487.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.47

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