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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.41, 672.33 and 310.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.41, 672.33 and 310.35 is: 428.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.41 : 672.33 = 310.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.41/672.33 = 310.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.41x = 672.33 × 310.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.41x = 208,657.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,657.62/487.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.09

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